The Vintage Button reopens in downtown Aledo
The Vintage Button is opening a new chapter in the city of Aledo and is located at 125 E. Main St. in historic downtown Aledo.
The boutique and gift shop will have a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The boutique and gift shop offers a unique mix of new and vintage home decor, gifts, apparel, Christmas treasures, gourmet treats, vintage buttons and more. The shop also features booth spaces showcasing items from local artisans and associates.
Guests attending the grand opening can enjoy samples, drawings, shopping and plenty of holiday cheer.
The Vintage Button is owned and operated by a trio of local women known as the "VB Chicks": Pam Myers, Beth Whitenack, and Pam Ricke. The store originally opened in 2011 and closed in 2015. Now the three friends who started it years ago are back for a brand-new chapter in their new location.
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The Vintage Button is owned and operated by a trio of local women known as the "VB Chicks": Pam Ricke, left, Beth Whitenack, and Pam Myers. The Vintage Button is opening a new chapter in the city of Aledo and is located at 125 E. Main St. in historic downtown Aledo.
Regular store hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Beginning in December, the store will be open from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.
For updates, announcements and more information, visit The Vintage Button Facebook page. Store phone number is 309-628-0582.
Rudy's Tacos to closed Rock Island as owners retire
Rudy's Tacos closed its location at 2716 18th Ave. in Rock Island on Oct. 30 as its owners retire after 42 years in business.
A sign posted outside the restaurant announced the closure and thanked customers for their support over the years.
The chain's Moline location, at 2404 16th St., is listed for sale. There is no closure announcement of Moline location. Other Rudy's Tacos locations remain listed throughout the Quad Cities area.
With the Rock Island location set to close, there are other active locations throughout Iowa and Illinois.
The Iowa locations include three in Davenport: 3944 Elmore Avenue, 3502 W. Kimberly Road Suite 1, and 2214 E. 11th St. in East Village. Additional Iowa locations are at 3111 Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf and 150 S. 14th Ave. in Eldridge.
In Illinois, locations are at 1108 Avenue of the Cities in East Moline, 2404 16th St. in Moline, 320 W. First Ave. in Coal Valley, 906 Fourth St. W. in Milan, and 314 SE Third St. in Aledo.
7 Brew to open Silvis location, creating 70 new jobs
Fast-growing American drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew will soon be in Silvis.
The coffee chain 7 Brew will be the second location in the Quad-Cities area for the rapidly growing drive-thru coffee chain. It will be located at 1626 18th St., near the Silvis Walmart Supercenter.
7 Brew will add 70 jobs to the Silvis area and open later this year. Those interested in joining the Brew Crew should apply at hp7brew.com.
Fast-growing American drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew to open second stand location at 1626 18th St., near Silvis Walmart Supercenter. The coffee chain will add 70 jobs to the Silvis area and open later this year.
7 Brew’s first Quad-Cities location opened in Bettendorf in April at 3469 Middle Road.
The coffee chain offers over 20,000 unique drink combinations. From the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla breve, to 7 Energy, smoothies, shakes and teas, and more. A full menu can be found at 7brew.com/menu.
7 Brew offers rewards to earn free drinks, offers and perks.
Founded in 2017 in Northwest Arkansas, 7 Brew had grown to seven stands by 2020. Currently, the coffeehouse chain has over 700 stands and has grown across in 38 states, including in Bettendorf, Galesburg and Sterling, Illinois, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Al's Burgers shared a rendering on Facebook showing what its third location will look like. The restaurant is planning to open before the end of the year.
Al's Burgers to open third location in Milan
Popular local smash burger joint Al's Burgers is planning to open its third location in Milan before the end of the year.
The restaurant will take over the former Anna Mae's building at 503 10th Ave. W., Milan. Anna Mae's closed at the end of July, and the building was previously known as Bowlyou's Ice Cream and Grill from January 2019 through December 2024.
Al's Burgers menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, milkshakes and fresh fries. Shown here is Al's Burgers cheeseburger with fries and drink.
Al's Burgers announced the upcoming location in a Facebook post on Friday.
"Keep the Quad Cities fed without breaking the bank! Fresh food, affordable prices, and the same Al’s Burgers you’ve come to know and love. We can’t wait to open our doors!" the post read. "Thank you all for making this happen; your support means everything to us. Milan, are you ready?!"
Al's Burgers operates two locations in the Quad-Cities, both of which will remain open. The burger joint opened its first storefront in November 2024 at 4128 14th Ave. in Rock Island. In late November 2025, Al's Burgers expanded the burger joint at 2724 Avenue of the Cities in Moline, in the former Quad City Pizza Co.
Al's Burgers menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, milkshakes and fresh fries. Click here to view menu.
Al's Burgers locations have dine-in and carryout available. The new Milan location will feature a drive-thru, dine-in seating, carryout, and seasonal outdoor seating.
Follow AL's Burgers on Facebook for updates on the Milan location, upcoming job applications, food specials and more. Website for Al's Burgers is alsburgersqc.com.
Brews Energy opens its fourth location in Moline located at 2501 53rd St. in the former QC Fuel location. The new Moline location offers drive-thru service, curbside pickup and delivery. Customers can also order through a walk-up window shown here on Oct. 21.
Brews Energy opens 4th location in Moline
The popular local Brews Energy is opening another location in Moline at 2501 53rd St., in the former QC Fuel location.
Brews Energy started as a mobile trailer in Sherrard in August 2024.
Brews Energy is opening its fourth location in Moline at 2501 53rd St.
After eight months of the trailer launch, Brews Energy opened its first permanent drive-thru location in Milan at 120 10th Ave. In September 2025, Brews Energy opened its third location with a double drive-thru in Rock Island at 2324 Fifth Ave.
Brews Energy said it’s proud to serve the Quad-Cities area and to keep an eye out for many more Brews Energy locations on the horizon.
The new Moline location is designed for customers on the go, offering drive-thru service, curbside pickup and delivery. While there is no dine-in area, customers can also order through a walk-up window.
Brews Energy specializes in customized, flavored energy drinks, classic coffee favorites, lattes and smooth cold brews. The four locations have the same menu. Click here to view menu.
Operating hours for Brews Energy Moline are 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For updates and announcements, follow the Brews Energy Facebook page for its Milan, Moline and Rock Island locations, as well as the Brews Energy - Sherrard Facebook page.
The Phoenix Davenport & Martini Bar, located at 111 W. Second St. in downtown Davenport, is closing.
Downtown Davenport Phoenix restaurant closes after 16 years
The Phoenix Davenport & Martini Bar, at 111 W. Second St. in downtown Davenport, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20, that it is closing after 16 1/2 years in business.
The Phoenix Davenport & Martini Bar, located at 111 W. Second St. in downtown Davenport, closes after 16 1/2 years.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of The Phoenix," the restaurant’s Facebook post read. "After 16.5 wonderful years, we are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, and memories we've shared with our customers and community. Serving you has been a privilege, and we want to thank everyone who has walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and supported our team along the way."
The restaurant stated in the Facebook post that it may reopen in the future and will share any updates when the time is right.
The restaurant also thanked its staff and everyone who has been part of its journey.
The Phoenix opened in 2010 and featured gourmet cuisine, appetizers and an extensive wine and craft martini list.
