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  • Great Saukie Adventure Run promises fun, food, beer

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 11, 2016

    The first-ever Great Saukie Adventure Run will take place 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Saukie Golf Course.

  • Rock Island announces winter recreation activities

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    The city of Rock Island announced its list of winter recreational activities Friday.

  • Rock Island to close Fifth Street for utility repairs

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    Rock Island officials announced Tuesday that Fifth Street will be closed between 17th and 18th avenues beginning Thursday at 6 a.m.

  • Rock Island's library upgrades its website to be more mobile-friendly

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    The Rock Island Public library recently unveiled a new version of its website designed to be more compatible for smartphone and tablet users.

  • Rock Island hosts parent's night out for Valentine's Day

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley announced a number of upcoming local events during his regular Update Rock Island at the Feb. 8 City Council meeting.

  • Milan passes 2015 tax levy

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    The Village of Milan board of trustees unanimously approved the village's 2015 tax levy during a recent meeting.

  • Milan City Council to review, approve bill payments

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    The Milan City Council will review and approve payment of bills at its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Milan Municipal Building's Council Chamber.

  • Rock Island considers pickup truck leases, zoning variances

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

    The Rock Island City Council held a study session Monday at City Hall to review motions on the table for the next city council meeting.

  • House candidate Brandi McGuire aims to help people living with disabilities

    by Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 9, 2016

    At a time when many services to people with disabilities are being cut due to Illinois’ drawn-out budget crisis, Brandi McGuire, who is running for the state House of Representatives in the 72nd District, hopes to help Illinois citizens living with disabilities and continues to advocate for their rights.

  • Rock Island candidates weigh in on efforts to solve Illinois pension crisis

    by Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 9, 2016

    Illinois' pension crisis has ignited a lot of debate about how best to solve what some have referred to as the nation’s worst pension crisis, with many placing blame on legislators.

  • Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports legislative redistricting amendment

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

    The Illinois Chamber of Commerce said recently it is supporting the Independent Maps campaign to put a legislative redistricting map amendment question on the November ballot.

  • 'Passing the FACT Act is critical,' says IL civil justice group

    by Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

    U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and fellow members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on the proposed Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act (S. 357), which passed the U.S. House last month.

  • Rock Island basketball success has deep roots

    by Rock Island Today reports | Feb 2, 2016

    With only six games left in the regular 2015-16 basketball season the Rock Island High School Rocks basketball team is ranked No. 8 in Illinois.

  • Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau announces new 2016 events

    by Kim Sunderland | Feb 2, 2016

    A college conference basketball tournament and a St. Patrick's celebration are just a few of the exciting new happenings listed on the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau 2016 calendar.

  • GOP candidate Brandi McGuire stands firm on rejecting a pension, other items

    by Kim Sunderland | Feb 1, 2016

    If elected to represent the 72nd State House District, Republican Brandi McGuire of Milan said she would refuse to take a pension for the position.

  • Quad-Cities Republicans question auditor general's campaign spending

    by Kim Sunderland | Feb 1, 2016

    The political status quo in Illinois has to change, say Republican state legislative candidates, who recently raised questions about allegations that current Auditor General Frank Mautino misspent campaign funds.

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