Rock Island Parks and Recreation encourages the community to participate in Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Read on...

The Starlight Revue 64th Annual Concert Series started virtually in June but is making a come back to Lincoln Park in July. Read on...

On Sunday June 7, 2020 at 10:17 p.m., the Rock Island Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 7th Av in reference to shots fired. Responding officers located twenty-three year old Kameron R. Moore, who died as a result of his injuries. Read on...

Beginning Monday, July 6, 2020, 31st Avenue between 30th and 34th Street will be closed to thru traffic for culvert repairs. Read on...

Join the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department for a Drive-in Movie in the Park on Saturday, July 11th. Read on...

Starting Monday, July 6, the Rock Island Public Library Downtown and Southwest libraries will reopen with limited building access and hours. This phase of the library’s gradual reopening coordinates with Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. Read on...

The wait is finally over! Whitewater Junction is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 27th. Read on...

Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is opening up more in Phase 4... Read on...

Here's a message Mayor Mike Thoms received from the office of Representative Mike Halpin regarding Business Interruption Grants (BIG). 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...

Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating the yards in their neighborhood that they find to be the most appealing or the most improved. 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...

The Rock Island City Council is ALL IN for the 2020 Census! Read on...