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QC bids farewell to Stu Thoms: leader, innovator, family man

Friends, family and business and community leaders gathered today to pay tribute to Stu Thoms, a Quad Cities business innovator, philanthropist, public servant and family man. Stuart W. Thoms died peacefully at his Rock Island home on Thursday, Aug. 10.…

Rock Island celebrates year of progress, partnerships

Not only was 2022 a “successful year” of investing in progress and building strong partnerships,…

Mayor State of the City address

Mayor presents Rock Island State of the City address Monday

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms will discuss the city’s accomplishments in 2022 and its goals…

Grab the chance to help Rock Island spend $26.5 million 

Rock Island residents, business owners and those who work in the city are being urged…

First Tee scores new classroom at Highland Springs 

Rock Island’s Highland Springs Golf Course is teeing up plans for a new clubhouse that…

Three finalists vying for Rock Island city manager post

The City of Rock Island has narrowed its search for a new city manager to…

Illinois Quad Cities have unique plans for millions in ARPA funds

An Arts Alley in a reimagined downtown Rock Island and a unique Moline riverfront redevelopment…

Despite COVID, healthier 2022 predicted for Rock Island

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms’ state of the city address to aldermen Monday included a…

RI downtown revitalization steps closer to reality

A $7 million Downtown Rock Island revitalization plan took a major step forward Monday after…

City of Rock Island bids bon voyage to Tweet 

Rock Island was reeling from the loss of a Super Wal-Mart development planned for Watch…

New fed courthouse leads redevelopment of downtown Rock Island corridor 

Construction has begun on a new state-of-the-art federal courthouse that will serve as the anchor…

American Bank relocates into renovated Rock Island office building

A downtown Rock Island office building is getting a new lease on life as a…