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CommunityDoctor Martin Luther King Junior's "dream" in 1963 has still not be realized today. That was the message from the keynote speaker during the 38th Annual…
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To help keep children from falling behind in school, the Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island will host a special child care program this fall.…
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GovernmentSome welcome help for the King Center in Rock Island from the state of Illinois. It's one of 20 non-profit organizations that'll receive grants from the…
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CommunityRock Island will be one of the communities honored on Wednesday when the state of Illinois hands out this year's Governor's Hometown Awards. The King…
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CommunityA major change for the King Center in Rock Island will be the subject of a community meeting Thursday night. The board of directors is considering…
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CommunityThanks to the generosity of local residents and several clubs and agencies, some local children have received new bikes for Christmas. Bikes for Brains…
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CommunityThe YMCA has opened its first facility in Rock Island. Monday, the Two Rivers YMCA held an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new program…
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CommunityResidents of Rock Island can help the Parks and Recreation Department decide what to do with an old firehouse. That'll be the subject of a public meeting…
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Community"Racism is a home-cooked meal served at the kitchen table." That's according to Reverend P. Wonder Harris, who spoke at the King Center in Rock Island…
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CommunityEvents celebrating Martin Luther King Junior Day will not only recognize the civil rights leader's birthday, but also look to the future. Monday,…