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Man sought, accused of fleeing Rock Island officer by jumping into the Rock River

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Authorities allege Justin R. Whipple, 38, jumped from the U.S. Route 67 bridge spanning the Rock River and swam away from police who were attempting to arrest him.Read Article

Halpin and Johnson honor Congressman Evans’ memory and legacy with highway dedication

ROCK ISLAND – To honor the life and public service of former Congressman Lane Evans, State Senator Mike Halpin, alongside Representative Gregg Johnson, dedicated I-74 in the Quad Cities to his memory. “Lane Evans was committed to this community and to this country,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “With this dedication, Illinois recognizes Evans’ service and accomplishments. Both as a mentor and a friend, Lane served as a great inspiration to me an…Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

Man wounded in Rock Island shooting late Tuesday

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Rock Island police are investigating a shooting that wounded a 32-year-old man late Tuesday in the 400 block of 13th Avenue.Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

RIA-JMTC Gears Up for the Future Under New Leadership

Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. – This week marked a significant changing of the guard at Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center as Col. Da ...Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

Letter to the editor: Those concerned about the development near Milan Bottoms should let the process play out - Little Village

A satellite view of the Casino West project site (in red), from the archeological report of the area. By Dylan Parker, Rock Island, Fifth Ward Alderperson On July 21st, you published a letter to the editor regarding a proposed development at the Casino West site in Rock Island, Illinois. I appreciate the opportunity to provide additional perspective. The subject matter is nuanced and complicated and deserves close attention due to the important …Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

Letter to the editor: The Milan Bottoms development is a senseless risk to wildlife and water safety - Little Village

A bald eagle perches in eastern Iowa. — Kellan Doolittle/Little Village By Elizabeth VanCamp, Davenport A Quad Cities developer named Matt Stern (of A Hana Illowa LLC) is working with the city of Rock Island, IL (a city that faces Davenport, IA across the Mississippi River) to add a truck stop and dispensary to a 10-acre parcel of land on the edge of a 528-acre wetland called the Milan Bottoms. But this isn’t an ordinary wetland: it’s the larges…Wildfires · Rock Island Read Article

Friday Fire Damages Rock Island Building

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Food Truck Fight, county fair and other weekend events in the Quad-Cities

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Events this weekend include Food Truck Fight, the Rock Island County Fair, Concert in the Park at Vander Veer Botanical Park and more.Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership

July 15, 2025 marked a significant changing of the guard at Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center as Col. David G. Guida passed the command torch to Col. Eloy Martinez in a ceremony steeped in tradition and gratitude.Rock Island · Rock Island Read Article

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Rock Island NAACP announces 2025 Image Award and scholarship recipients

Hunters safety class set for September at Rock Island Conservation Club

Man sought, accused of fleeing Rock Island officer by jumping into the Rock River

Halpin and Johnson honor Congressman Evans’ memory and legacy with highway dedication

Man wounded in Rock Island shooting late Tuesday

RIA-JMTC Gears Up for the Future Under New Leadership

Letter to the editor: Those concerned about the development near Milan Bottoms should let the process play out - Little Village

Letter to the editor: The Milan Bottoms development is a senseless risk to wildlife and water safety - Little Village

Friday Fire Damages Rock Island Building

Food Truck Fight, county fair and other weekend events in the Quad-Cities

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership

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Halpin and Johnson honor Congressman Evans’ memory and legacy with highway dedication

Man wounded in Rock Island shooting late Tuesday

RIA-JMTC Gears Up for the Future Under New Leadership

Letter to the editor: Those concerned about the development near Milan Bottoms should let the process play out - Little Village

Letter to the editor: The Milan Bottoms development is a senseless risk to wildlife and water safety - Little Village

Friday Fire Damages Rock Island Building

Food Truck Fight, county fair and other weekend events in the Quad-Cities

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership