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GovernmentA changing of the guard in the Illinois Quad Cities. This week, three new mayors will be sworn in following the April election.Monday night in East…
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GovernmentRock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley plans to take a few road trips. The two-term mayor and former alderman has announced he will not run for re-election.…
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GovernmentIt's now official, Rock Island Public Works director, Randy Tweet, will serve as interim city manager. Mayor Dennis Pauley announced his selection Monday…
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GovernmentTwo weeks after the city manager resigned, Rock Island has found a replacement - at least on an interim basis. Monday night the city council will consider…
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GovernmentA second person has joined the race for Rock Island mayor. Thursday alderman Stephen Tollenaer announced he's a candidate for the election next spring.Now…
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EconomyAfter four years and $15 million, plans to bring a Wal-Mart store to Rock Island have been canceled. Yesterday, the company announced it will not "pursue…
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EconomyA long-held goal of city leaders in Rock Island will finally be realized in a couple of months. By April, a new grocery store will open downtown.Tuesday…
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GovernmentA balanced budget, strong bond rating, and stable tax rate are all highlights of last year in Rock Island. That's according to Mayor Dennis Pauley who…
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GovernmentBefore a large crowd of city officials, police officers, and employees, this morning the mayor of Rock Island cut yellow, crime scene tape to dedicate the…