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RI County leaders to lobby for passenger rail funding
Members of the Rock Island County Passenger Rail Committee are in Springfield today and Tuesday, Oct. 14 to urge Illinois lawmakers attending the fall veto session to say yes to $388.8 million that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has earmarked for a…
Public comments sought on plan for Lower Pool 13 Habitat
CLINTON, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, and its Upper…
‘Snow Road-eo’ set in Rock Island
The Rock Island Public Works Department is getting ready for the snow. A special training…
WIU students work to eliminate water shortage
Western Illinois University environmental scientists have been working to help stakeholders better understand renewed proposals…
Veterans Day meals and deals in the Quad Cities
Free meals. Free haircuts. Free cups of coffee. Free fudge cake. Those are some of…
Full development staff working to grow Rock Island
With its new planning and zoning manager in place, the City of Rock Island’s Economic…
Augustana helps Rocky Resource Room
Augustana College is helping a Rock Island High School project to help its students with…
Spring registration begins at EICC
It’s time for students to get ready for the spring 2023 session of classes. Registration…
Renew Moline’s Nolte joins WIU as director of development
Liz Nolte, a Western Illinois University alumna and experienced nonprofit leader, has been named as…
Rock Island National Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day
The Rock Island National Cemetery will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday,…
QC Chamber grant boosts manufacturers, defense contractors
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce will share in a new $5 million U.S. Department…
Red Kettle Campaign sets $770,000 goal for holiday season
The red kettles near many area stores are ready for a new season and a…
Mission BBQ to help with wreaths campaign
Wreaths Across America (WAA) and Mission BBQ restaurants announced the American Heroes Cup campaign to…
What Quad Citians should know before they vote
As anyone who has been subjected to the constant barrage of negative campaign ads dominating…
MetroLINK rolls out veteran accessibility program
The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) has announced fares will be waived…
Illinois dentists provide free veteran care in November
Dozens of Illinois dentists – including a Quad Cities dentist – are showing veterans they…