Due to the weather, Republic Services, the City’s recycling company, will be one day late all week for curbside recycling collection. Refuse and yard waste collection are on schedule.
One of the lesser known stories of World War II comes to light with a Rock Island Public Library presentation by author Brooks Carver, of Canton, IL, on the “night witches” of Russia. Read on...
In a major change to Illinois law, recreational-use cannabis will be legalized in 2020. A November 12 panel discussion will help answer questions about impacts and issues of this new law. Read on...
Your donations of resources will help the Rock Island Public Library bring a little extra comfort to homeless men, women, and families this holiday season. Read on...
Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube. Read on...
The 22nd Annual Frieze Lecture Series at the Rock Island Public Library, presented with Augustana College, will consider the nature and impact of student activism here and around the world in a series of four free talks. Read on...
The City of Rock Island is providing leaf collection for its residential refuse customers from Monday, October 7 through Friday, December 6, 2019. Read on...
