Terrible app
This is an absolute terrible app. Tech support says it’s because I use an apple product! Really???

Access local news, sports, opinion, and entertainment from the Illinois Quad-Cities region. Personalize your feed, receive breaking news alerts, and enjoy exclusive content like podcasts and videos. Subscribers get an ad-free experience.
9.22
July 9, 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Monthly Adfree Puzzmo access
QCOnline covers a wide range of local news including sports, opinion, obituaries, entertainment, and politics specific to the Illinois Quad-Cities region. It also provides in-depth stories from the region and beyond.
Yes, you can personalize your experience by selecting local news topics that matter most to you under the 'Your Stories' feature. This ensures you see content relevant to your interests.
Yes, QCOnline allows you to get notified for breaking news, sports, and weather updates. You can select specific alerts to stay informed about events as they happen.
QCOnline is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a seamless news experience across these Apple platforms.
QCOnline offers various subscription plans, including monthly options like $27.99/P1M, $40.99/P1M, and $44.99/P1M, as well as annual plans such as $50.00/P1Y and $269.99/P1Y. Subscribers gain unlimited access.
The standard version of QCOnline contains advertisements. However, subscribers can upgrade to News+, a premium ad-free experience for faster loading and uninterrupted reading.
Yes, QCOnline allows you to listen to articles instead of reading them. Simply press the play button on an article to activate the audio playback feature.
QCOnline was last updated on January 26, 2026, with version 9.19.3. This indicates a commitment to regular updates for app improvements and new features.