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GovernmentHelp is available for Illinois residents who are behind on their rent due to the pandemic. The Illinois Housing Development Authority will provide up to…
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EconomyMajor improvements are underway at one of the first residential developments in downtown Rock Island. Economic Growth Corporation opened the Renaissance…
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EconomyBig plans are in the works for a former college in northwestern Illinois. The re-development of the historic Shimer College campus in Mount Carroll will…
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CommunityAn organization that's helped hundreds of local residents renovate and buy homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Thursday the Economic Growth…
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EconomyThe Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation is going national, and attracting big money. Actually, it went national seven years ago when it created…
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CommunityA historic but rundown block in downtown Rock Island has been transformed into loft apartments and commercial space. Thursday the Rock Island Economic…
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EconomyMore people will get financial help when buying a home in Rock Island. This morning, the Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation announced the Illinois…
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EconomyA former car dealership in downtown Rock Island will soon be converted into commercial and office space, and new apartments. Renaissance Rock Island is…
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Construction is under-way for the first group of single-family townhomes in downtown Rock Island. Today's groundbreaking is the latest effort by the Rock…
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EconomyCity officials hope the completion of three new homes in Rock Island will encourage more construction. This afternoon, a ribbon cutting was held at the…