Rock Island

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.

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Quad Cities 4th of July fireworks will return. Red, White, and Boom is set for Saturday July 3rd, on the…

After working for Quad City Botanical Center since its beginning 23 years ago, Ami Porter is leaving the nonprofit in Rock Island, and the…

A leader for the effort to re-vitalize downtown Rock Island has been hired. The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce has chosen Jack Cullen to be Downtown Rock…

Rock Island is looking forward to receiving a lot of help from the American Rescue Plan. The bill just signed by the president sets aside millions of…