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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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EconomyHousing developers from Ohio may spend $66 million to acquire and redevelop two apartment complexes in Rock Island. Monday night, the city council will…
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GovernmentThe resignation of city manager Thomas Thomas will be considered Monday night by the Rock Island city council. His resignation was announced on Friday,…
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EconomyWalmart says it will not build a new store in Rock Island. This afternoon, the company announced in a news release, it will not "pursue development of a…
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GovernmentA consultant may help Rock Island decide whether to provide some or all of the utilities for Arsenal Island. Monday night the city council will be asked…
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GovernmentRock Island is planning to resurface two of its busiest streets. Monday night, the City Council approved a plan to repair the intersection of 18th Avenue…
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The potential sale of a historic building in Rock Island was pulled from the city council's agenda last night. Aldermen were supposed to decide whether to…
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GovernmentLess than a month before the new fiscal year begins, the Rock Island city council is ready to adopt a new budget. Monday night aldermen will consider a…
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After three long years, there's a sign of progress for a possible Walmart store in Rock Island. This morning, Mayor Dennis Pauley announced Walmart has…
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EconomyThe next step in the effort to re-develop an industrial area of west Rock Island may be taken Monday night. The city council will be asked to approve the…