Traffic Fatality

The victim vehicle was east bound on 16th Avenue when it left the roadway and struck a tree in 3700 block. Several witnesses remained on scene until emergency personnel arrived.

The passenger was transported to Unity Point Health by the Rock Island Fire De...

Whitewater Junction Season Opening

Whitewater Junction is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 25th for the summer season! Grab your suit and head out Memorial Day weekend with your family or friends to Whitewater Junction! Splash down the waterslides, relax on a lounge chair by the side of ...

8th Annual Laura's Legacy Concert for ALS featuring LISSIE

Laura’s Legacy is returning for its 8th annual event to Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island on June 8th. The event, hosted by Rock Island Parks and Recreation in partnership with Lissie, has raised $90,000 over the last seven year...

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Explore a Universe of Stories, Fun & Learning this Summer! 

Rock Island Public Library Universe of Stories programming and reading challenges launch June 1 at all Rock Island Libraries and online. Kids of all ages can stay busy exploring new w...

Update Rock Island - May 20, 2019

Whitewater Junction Opening – Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center’s season opening is Saturday, May 25, 2019.  Whitewater Junction is a zero-depth to 9 foot deep pool featuring slides and fun for the whole family. Grab your swim suit and head out ...

18 AV Resurfacing Project; 18 AV 44 ST Intersection (north half)

Due to pending inclement weather, the road closure scheduled for 44^th Street where it intersects with the north side of 18^th Avenue has been delayed until Tuesday, May 29, 2019.  This work is still anticipated to take about one (1) week and the n...

Holiday Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

Refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be one day late all week during the week of the Memorial Day holiday.

The Drop-Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan will be open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. 

C...

Arrest Warrant issued Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

Responding officers determined that during the course of a fight between multiple subjects, a single gunshot had been fired. Shortly after, a 36 year old male victim arrived at Unity Point with a non life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. The vict...

Detour and Road Closure to Thru Traffic; 2 AV 17-18 ST

Beginning on Monday, May 20, 2019, 2^nd Avenue between 17^th and 18^th Streets will be closed to through traffic to allow for water main work. 

Vehicle traffic will be maintained using a detour route around the repair using 17^th and 18^th Streets via ...

Update Rock Island - May 13, 2019

Rock Island Unplugged – The City of Rock Island is holding the second installment of "Rock Island Unplugged" Thursday, May 16th at The Establishment (220 19th Street) downtown Rock Island from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Rock Island Unplugged is an informal...

Rock River Flood Warning

Due to the continued high river level on the Rock River the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park.  The boat barrier buoys are currently not in place as a result of the high river, thus makin...

RFP for the Purchase and Rehabilitation of City Owned Property at 1307 44th Street

The City of Rock Island, IL is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to purchase and rehabilitate City-owned property located at: 1307 44th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201.

The City seeks to work with interested parties to:

1. Bring t...

2019 Rock Island Citizen of the Year Award Nominations

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for what they do for the community?

Each year, people in Rock Island have an opportunity to nominate residents who have contributed to the Rock Island community. Nominations are now being taken for the 2019...

Road Closure to Thru Traffic, 5 AV West of 40 ST

Beginning Friday, April 26, 2019, 5^th Avenue just west of 40^th Street will be closed due to water on pavement related to the Mississippi River flooding. This is caused by flood water backing up in the storm sewer system and surfacing at the low point in t...

38 ST Resurfacing Project; 7 AV to Blackhawk RD

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.  

This project is being funded by Federal Surface Transportation Blo...

I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project

In order to keep the community informed of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project, news releases will be sent periodically by the Iowa's Department of Transportation.  For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://www.i...