Lexi Woodcock
Reporter-
67-year-old Galesburg resident Larry Johnson was once behind bars for marijuana. Now, he's certified in cannabis cultivation and extraction and advocating for federal marijuana legalization through his songwriting. -
On March 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. and March 14 from 8:30-10 a.m. at 522 Filmore Street in Davenport, Humility Homes met with local community members in regards to the impact of federal funding on local housing and their services. -
With another cold front sweeping the Quad Cities, local shelters struggle to support unhoused individuals with capacity restrictions. -
World Relief Quad Cities, Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and Awkaaba Quad Cities tell WVIK the Trump administration's ongoing plans are interfering with their operations. -
Black Hawk College partnered with Green Flower, a virtual pot education platform, in 2024 and welcomed its 4th cannabis cohort this week. -
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 and The Gray Matters Collective are raising awareness about mental health among local correctional officers. -
Rock Island County will soon have its own Fleet Management Department. Located in downtown Rock Island, the service center is set to open by Spring 2025 and will serve all county office vehicles. -
Humility Homes & Services Chief Development Officer Megan Brown-Saldana said each night, there are roughly 550 unhoused individuals in the Quad Cities. Humility Homes has an 88-bed emergency shelter located in downtown Davenport. -
Project NOW officially opened its Lift NOW Center, located on 19th Street in downtown Rock Island. The warming shelter can house 37 people and is open daily from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. -
Update: The emergency shelter is opening Friday, Jan. 17th, at 9 p.m. On Monday, January 13, the Rock Island City Council passed an agreement with Project NOW to transform its former headquarters at 418 19th Street into a provisional warming shelter.
