Mayor says ‘East Moline is in a great place’

Freeman names fire chief, highlights success stories

By: Dave Thompson|March 27, 2026

|6 min read

East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman, left, talks with Tim Knanishu, the retired executive vice-president of Revitalize and Develop East Moline (REDEEM), before the 2026 East Moline State of the City Address on Thursday afternoon, March 26, at The Bend Event Center, 910 Bend Blvd. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

East Moline is a city moving forward in “high gear” with downtown revitalization, new businesses and a new fire chief.

That’s the word from East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman during his 2026 East Moline State of the City Address presented Thursday afternoon, March 26, at The Bend Event Center on the city’s riverfront.

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Mayor says ‘East Moline is in a great place’

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