Rock Island

Last night around 7:45, firefighters responded to a call about 217 17th Street where bricks had been found on the sidewalk.

Rock Island is implementing the city's flood plan.

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms is pleased with progress the city has made over the last year.

River Stone Group wants to sell more than 500 acres to Rock Island for one dollar. (10/27/22 update) On October 24th, the city council voted to accept the offer and buy the land.

The next step in deciding how to spend millions of federal dollars may be taken Wednesday night by the Rock Island City Council. During a special meeting, aldermen will consider recommendations from city staff for money from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA.

The city of Rock Island is asking for help on how to spend millions of dollars. It will receive 26.5 millions dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city council is holding a public survey to determine how money should be spent.

The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency will spend more money on recycling next year, but not to reopen drop-off sites, or open new ones.

A local group called "Bring Back the Bins" is asking people to support the restoration of drop-off recycling in Rock Island County. Monday, the group held a rally outside the county office building in Rock Island.

A local businessman has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Rock Island City Council. Monday night, aldermen chose Bill Healy to represent the 7th Ward.

Wednesday morning, friends, neighbors, and local officials celebrated the grand opening of Rock Island's new Lincoln Residences.