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Leaf Collection Program

The City of Rock Island is providing leaf collection for its residential refuse customers from Monday, April 13 through Friday, May 1, 2020.  However due to the COVID-19 pandemic and limited staffing, leaf bags will only be available at the Publi...

Rock Island Partnership Launches Emergency Grant Fund for RI Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Rock Island, IL: In less than one week from launching their COVID-19 business assessment, the City of Rock Island and the Development Association of Rock Island, Inc. (DARI) launched the Small Business Stabilization Fund in response to over 100 businesses...

Housing Needs Assessment

The final draft of the Housing Needs Assessment Study is now available for public review from Friday, March 27th, 2020 through Monday, April 6, 2020. 

Please follow these steps to locate the document on our city website:  

www.rigov.org>...

Update Rock Island - March 25, 2020

City of Rock Island Office Closures - In the interest of public health and safety, City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice.  Water payments may be placed in the secure drop box on the corner of 16th Street and 3rd Avenue. &...

Refuse and Yard Waste Drop Off Center Closed

In an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus the Refuse and Yard Waste Drop Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan, will be closed on Saturdays.

Rock Island Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Closures

    The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is extending the closure of programs, events, and facilities through the end of April following the Illinois governor extension of the Stay at Home order.

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2020 Census

All residents of the City will receive an invitation from the Census Bureau in March to fill out the Census. A complete count for Rock Island will result in federal dollars being invested right back into the City. 

Be Clean AND Green with These Free RIPL Classes

Homemade, natural cleaners have gained increasing popularity with people concerned about cost and the environment. The Rock Island Public Library will help people learn more about this topic with three hands-on classes for adults in March, April, and May....