Rock Island Public Works crews are flushing hydrants and cleaning the city's water system over the next two months. Residents may notice a chlorine smell or discoloration. Rock Island Utilities Superintendent Jason Upton says water quality will not be impacted.

Coalition organizer Taelor Denton speaks with WVIK News about the rally, which calls on the city of Rock Island to boycott Israel amid international claims the nation is committing genocide in Gaza. The rally is Saturday, starting at 2 pm at 1500 Centennial Bridge.

Carter Hendren, a top Republican operative when the Illinois GOP was dominant in the Governor's office, looks back at why the Republicans were more competitive, why he believes in patronage, which elections changed the, course of Illinois politics, what needs to be done to reform the state, and much more.

Representative Sorensen represents the 17th Congressional District in Illinois, which includes the Illinois side of the Quad Cities, Peoria, Rockford, and Bloomington-Normal.

Iowa State University Sociology professor David Peters and undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling published their study in the South Dakota Law Review. The study indicates that more than half of rural counties in the contiguous United States are experiencing private attorney shortages. The researchers discuss the impact and possible solutions for legal deserts.

State Senator Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) discusses the recently concluded Illinois legislative session, his vote against the budget, education, economic issues, district accomplishments, mental health, the budget process, tariffs and what the national Democratic party needs to do to improve its image.

Economic Growth Corporation President and CEO Brian Hollenback discusses the tax credits and what the century-old school redevelopment into housing will bring to the city of Aledo.

State Rep. Josh Turek, a Democrat from Council Bluff's 20th District, talks about the recently concluded legislative session in Iowa and his concerns about Medicaid cuts in Washington.

Illinois 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, spoke with WVIK News' Grayson Juel about a bill he is co-sponsoring aiding NWS hiring and possible plans to move the Arsenal museum to Rock Island County.