Rock Island
Rock Island gets $22M grant for 11th Street project
The City of Rock Island has been selected to receive a $22.7 million federal RAISE grant for the redesign and reconstruction of 11th Street between 31st Avenue and Blackhawk Road (Illinois 5). “After many years, four grant submissions and with…
Farm Show returns with solid Sunday crowd
Tractors, balers, rakes and many other pieces of agriculture equipment are back on display in…
Despite COVID, healthier 2022 predicted for Rock Island
Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms’ state of the city address to aldermen Monday included a…
American Bank celebrating its new Rock Island branch
A grand opening celebration has been set for 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at…
New murals, art emphasis bolster placemaking efforts
Public art not only can be inviting, colorful and welcoming, but it can lend vitality…
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…
Arsenal gates to close for holidays
Two gates to the Rock Island Arsenal will soon close for the holidays. The Rock…
RI Auction to double in size, committed to Quad Cities’ home
Rock Island Auction Co. (RIA) is making a bid to double its size by 2023.…
Talentino named as Augustana’s new president
Augustana College has announced that Dr. Andrea Talentino will become the ninth president of the…
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…
QC campaigns urge consumers to keep your money local
Whether you need to buy a holiday gift for your loved one, purchase a gift…