Recognizing we could all use positive messages during these difficult times, the Rock Island Arts Commission has decided to display words of encouragement at various locations on City sidewalks. Read on...

The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department will offer the following activities in August following guidance from the Phase 4 Restore Illinois Plan. Read on...

Beginning Friday, July 31, 2020, 31st Avenue between 30th and 34th Street will be closed to thru traffic for culvert repairs. 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...

Whitewater Junction is open this summer... Read on...

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

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 35th Street north of 7th Avenue will be closed due to construction on the campus of Augustana College. Read on...