Rock Island

Pop-up shops ‘bringing a new vibe’ to Rock Island

“It smells so good in here,” was probably the most repeated phrase as customer after customer  walked into the small shed-like retail building in downtown Rock Island last month. Those pleasant smells were coming from the many exotic candles on…

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…

Angel tree donation drive for seniors in need

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…