Vintage Football returns to Rock Island, Illinois... Read on...

Come search for a great bargain or hidden treasure... Read on...

The Rock Island Public Library was honored with an Illinois Centennial Business Award on Saturday, September 14, from the Illinois State Historical Society. Read on...

When books are censored from the shelves of public libraries, we’re all in the dark. Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2019, recognizes the right to access books without external censorship, and keep the light of intellectual freedom on. Read on...

Dress up as your favorite fairy, troll, unicorn, or dragon as all magical creatures are invited... Read on...

Due to the high river level on the Rock River, the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. Read on...

Beginning on Monday, September 16, 2019, 24th Street will be closed between 8th and 8 1/2 Avenues for a sanitary sewer repair. Read on...

44th Street continues to be closed between 4th and 5th Avenues for a water main investigation and repair. Read on...

Attendees of September programming at the Rock Island Public Library can extend the span of their knowledge about both historic and modern bridges of the Quad Cities. Read on...

Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Park will cover a real mix of music including rock, funk, soul, R&B, and blues. Read on...

Gain a whole new view of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project, thanks to virtual reality technology available at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown through September 27. Read on...

Road construction on 38th Street between 7th Avenue and Blackhawk Road is to begin the week of March 25, 2019. Construction is anticipated to last until November, 2019. Read on...

In order to keep the community informed of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project, news releases will be sent periodically. Read on...