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EnvironmentThe Mississippi River has reached flood stage in the Quad Cities, and will go up some more. But not as much as some recent forecasts had suggested.Monday…
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CommunityIllinois and the Quad Cities have a lot riding on next year’s census. That was the message Friday in Rock Island from a panel of leaders from education…
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CommunityA group dedicated to fighting discrimination, hatred, and injustice, will try to recruit young people this weekend. One Human Family will hold an event…
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EconomyThe Quad Cities may take a different approach to promoting transportation and trade on the Mississippi River.This morning at the Scott County Board of…
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EconomyUnemployment held steady in the Quad Cities last month at 3.9 per cent, the same rate as in July a year ago. Tom Austin, from the Illinois Department of…
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EconomyAs the summer began, unemployment fell in the Quad Cities. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the jobless rate fell from 4.2 per cent…
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CommunityA shelter for homeless men in the Quad Cities has expanded. This week, Christian Care in Rock Island completed the addition of 6 beds, to the 36 it…
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EnvironmentFinally, the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities has fallen below flood stage for the first time since March 15th. Tuesday around 5 p.m., the water…
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EnvironmentThe Great Flood of 2019 may finally end soon. In the Quad Cities, the Mississippi River has fallen nearly two feet since Saturday, and is now 3.7 feet…
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EnvironmentThe Mississippi River is still well above flood stage, but should begin to fall soon in the Quad Cities. The National Weather Service says the river is…