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East Moline fire chief to retire on March 31

East Moline Fire Chief Robert DeFrance will retire from the position, effective Tuesday, March 31, after nearly three decades of leading the department, city officials announced in a news release today, Feb. 19. “Chief DeFrance’s dedication and leadership have left…

Forest preserve plan moves forward in East Moline

Efforts to turn 172 acres of land in East Moline into a new forest preserve…