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Night to Shine in Rock Island seeks volunteers as guest spots reach capacity - KWQC
Night to Shine in Rock Island seeks volunteers as guest spots reach capacity KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 3:33 pm
Shirley Guyton Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Shirley Guyton Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 1:07 pm
Rock Island County Forest Preserve awarded $200,000 Illinois Bicycle Path Grant - OurQuadCities
Rock Island County Forest Preserve awarded $200,000 Illinois Bicycle Path Grant OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Rock Island wins close one against Sterling, 39-36 - OurQuadCities
Rock Island wins close one against Sterling, 39-36 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 5:06 am
Night to Shine in Rock Island seeks volunteers as guest spots reach capacity - KWQC
Night to Shine in Rock Island seeks volunteers as guest spots reach capacity KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 16 January 2026 🕒 12:33 am
Police: Reward for unsolved suspicious death increases - KWQC
Police: Reward for unsolved suspicious death increases KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 10:30 pm
Obituary for Mary L. Richardson-Young - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Obituary for Mary L. Richardson-Young Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 9:10 pm
Augustana College, Rock Island, to present panel on Dr. Martin Luther King Day - OurQuadCities
Augustana College, Rock Island, to present panel on Dr. Martin Luther King Day OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 2:00 pm
Kenneth Colegrove Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Port Byron, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Kenneth Colegrove Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Port Byron, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 11:29 am
How to watch Illinois high school boys basketball: Rock Island vs. Marmion Academy, Jan. 17 - USA TODAY High School Sports
How to watch Illinois high school boys basketball: Rock Island vs. Marmion Academy, Jan. 17 USA TODAY High School Sports
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Robert Cather Obituary (1965 - 01/09/2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Robert Cather Obituary (1965 - 01/09/2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 2:43 am
Rock Island Mayor Harris to give State of the City Address - Yahoo
Rock Island Mayor Harris to give State of the City Address Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 12:10 am
ROCK ISLAND ARMORY 1911, 18K Rose Gold - 45ACP - 5" - Mirror Finish Polishing & All 18K Rose Gold Plated - Guns.com
📢 Published on 📅 15 January 2026 🕒 12:02 am
Rock Island responds to setback with decisive Western Big 6 win over United Township - The Quad-City Times
Rock Island responds to setback with decisive Western Big 6 win over United Township The Quad-City Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 8:00 pm
Rotary Club of Rock Island awards a total of $7,500 through community grants program - Yahoo
Rotary Club of Rock Island awards a total of $7,500 through community grants program Yahoo
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
Two Rock Island firefighters promoted to lieutenant, three others commended for bravery - The Quad-City Times
Two Rock Island firefighters promoted to lieutenant, three others commended for bravery The Quad-City Times
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
Tuesday Recap: Rock Island 62, United Township 42 - OurQuadCities
Tuesday Recap: Rock Island 62, United Township 42 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 5:48 am
Rock Island center will honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - OurQuadCities
Rock Island center will honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 14 January 2026 🕒 1:15 am
Rock Island wants to improve its rail crossings. First, it needs your help. - WQAD
Rock Island wants to improve its rail crossings. First, it needs your help. WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 9:50 pm
Obituary for Raymond Foster - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Obituary for Raymond Foster Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 6:27 pm
Rock Island Conference Tournament last two days (Jan. 9-10, 2026) - Poteau Daily News
Rock Island Conference Tournament last two days (Jan. 9-10, 2026) Poteau Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 5:44 pm
James Wiener Obituary (2026) - Gollden, CO - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
James Wiener Obituary (2026) - Gollden, CO - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 11:17 am
Jason Wallin Obituary (1973 - 01/08/2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Jason Wallin Obituary (1973 - 01/08/2026) - Moline, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 11:17 am
Rock Island introduces amended urban gardening ordinance - WQAD
Rock Island introduces amended urban gardening ordinance WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 13 January 2026 🕒 2:46 am
Rock Island Police looking for ‘porch pirate’ - KWQC
Rock Island Police looking for ‘porch pirate’ KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 11:11 pm
Flip’s Pancake House turns to Rock Island to expand - Quad Cities Business Journal
Flip’s Pancake House turns to Rock Island to expand Quad Cities Business Journal
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 7:03 pm
Lyle Lingafelter Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Lyle Lingafelter Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 1:43 pm
IHMVCU Shootout Recap: Central DeWitt 47, Rock Island 45 - OurQuadCities
IHMVCU Shootout Recap: Central DeWitt 47, Rock Island 45 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 12:19 pm
Illinois dominates Iowa in the IHMVCU Shootout winning 12 of 14 games - KWQC
Illinois dominates Iowa in the IHMVCU Shootout winning 12 of 14 games KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 5:14 am
Bald Eagle Days draws crowds and conservation groups to Rock Island - WQAD
Bald Eagle Days draws crowds and conservation groups to Rock Island WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 4:27 am
Rock Island woman arrested for OWI, having marijuana in baby’s onesie: Records - OurQuadCities
Rock Island woman arrested for OWI, having marijuana in baby’s onesie: Records OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 11 January 2026 🕒 1:10 am
Andrea Giltner Obituary (1928 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus - Legacy | Obituary
Andrea Giltner Obituary (1928 - 2026) - Milan, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy | Obituary
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 4:37 pm
Friday Recap: Rock Island 80, Geneseo 21 - OurQuadCities
Friday Recap: Rock Island 80, Geneseo 21 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 6:52 am
Flip’s Pancake House opens Rock Island location, 5th in QCA - KWQC
Flip’s Pancake House opens Rock Island location, 5th in QCA KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 10 January 2026 🕒 12:47 am
Jeep hits school bus in Rock Island - OurQuadCities
Jeep hits school bus in Rock Island OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 7:06 pm
1966 Classic: The night Galesburg’s Dale Kelley dropped 52 on Rock Island - WGIL
1966 Classic: The night Galesburg’s Dale Kelley dropped 52 on Rock Island WGIL
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 10:01 am
Rock Island alderwoman holds listening session on social services ordinance - WQAD
Rock Island alderwoman holds listening session on social services ordinance WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 4:50 am
Rock Island to conduct citywide rail corridor safety study, public input invited - KWQC
Rock Island to conduct citywide rail corridor safety study, public input invited KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 11:30 pm
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for failure to register, appear - KWQC
Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for failure to register, appear KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 10:30 pm
Wheelgun Wednesday: My Experience At Rock Island Auction - thefirearmblog.com
Wheelgun Wednesday: My Experience At Rock Island Auction thefirearmblog.com
📢 Published on 📅 8 January 2026 🕒 12:00 am
Tuesday Recap: Dunlap 69, Rock Island 66 - OurQuadCities
Tuesday Recap: Dunlap 69, Rock Island 66 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 3:07 am
Rock Island woman charged with neglect after trooper finds toddler in back seat during DUI stop - KWQC
Rock Island woman charged with neglect after trooper finds toddler in back seat during DUI stop KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 1:07 am
Rock Island launches survey to guide future goals and priorities - KWQC
Rock Island launches survey to guide future goals and priorities KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island's IMEG helped engineer the NYE Times Square ball - WQAD
Rock Island's IMEG helped engineer the NYE Times Square ball WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Protestors gather at Rock Island CBS affiliate in response to pulled '60 Minutes' segment - WQAD
Protestors gather at Rock Island CBS affiliate in response to pulled '60 Minutes' segment WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 30 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Tuesday Recap: Normal Community 59, Rock Island 44 - OurQuadCities
Tuesday Recap: Normal Community 59, Rock Island 44 OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 30 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Obituary for David Lee Saelens - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Obituary for David Lee Saelens Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 29 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Crews respond to Rock Island house fire - KWQC
Crews respond to Rock Island house fire KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 25 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Crews respond to Rock Island house fire - KWQC
Crews respond to Rock Island house fire KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 24 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island home damaged in fire on Christmas Eve - WQAD
Rock Island home damaged in fire on Christmas Eve WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 24 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Fire damages house in Rock Island - OurQuadCities
Fire damages house in Rock Island OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 24 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Three men arrested after homeless man beaten, stabbed in Rock Island - WQAD
Three men arrested after homeless man beaten, stabbed in Rock Island WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Boil order lifted for part of Rock Island - KWQC
Boil order lifted for part of Rock Island KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island Arsenal receives $50 million for new childcare center - WQAD
Rock Island Arsenal receives $50 million for new childcare center WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
3 arrested after police presence in downtown Rock Island - OurQuadCities
3 arrested after police presence in downtown Rock Island OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island Fire sets department record for emergency calls in a year - WQAD
Rock Island Fire sets department record for emergency calls in a year WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man arrested after Rock Island fire - OurQuadCities
Man arrested after Rock Island fire OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 18 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Defense bill boosts Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing and research opportunities - KWQC
Defense bill boosts Rock Island Arsenal manufacturing and research opportunities KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 18 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island Brewing Company reopens after nearly 2 years - KWQC
Rock Island Brewing Company reopens after nearly 2 years KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 18 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island students surprised with comfort items for winter - KWQC
Rock Island students surprised with comfort items for winter KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island approves water, garbage rate increase - WQAD
Rock Island approves water, garbage rate increase WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 16 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Volunteers brave snow to honor veterans at Rock Island Arsenal - WQAD
Volunteers brave snow to honor veterans at Rock Island Arsenal WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 13 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
MLK Center to open as emergency shelter in Rock Island this weekend - WQAD
MLK Center to open as emergency shelter in Rock Island this weekend WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 11 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
House votes to guard Rock Island Arsenal from proposed job cuts - KWQC
House votes to guard Rock Island Arsenal from proposed job cuts KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island man faces pimping charges after undercover investigation - KWQC
Rock Island man faces pimping charges after undercover investigation KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 6 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island boy’s basketball prepares to open up Western Big 6 play - KWQC
Rock Island boy’s basketball prepares to open up Western Big 6 play KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Register now for Rotary Reindeer Ramble in Rock Island - OurQuadCities
Register now for Rotary Reindeer Ramble in Rock Island OurQuadCities
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man dead after Rock Island house fire - KWQC
Man dead after Rock Island house fire KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man dies after early morning Rock Island house fire - WQAD
Man dies after early morning Rock Island house fire WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rock Island crews contain early-morning house fire amid heavy snowfall - WQAD
Rock Island crews contain early-morning house fire amid heavy snowfall WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 29 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man critically injured in Rock Island shooting Tuesday night - WQAD
Man critically injured in Rock Island shooting Tuesday night WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
State’s Attorney investigating Rock Island Board of Education - KWQC
State’s Attorney investigating Rock Island Board of Education KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Funds secured in bill for new construction at Rock Island Arsenal - KWQC
Funds secured in bill for new construction at Rock Island Arsenal KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car Friday in Rock Island - WQAD
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car Friday in Rock Island WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
WATCH: Body camera of Rock Island woman’s arrest after allegedly making fake kidnapping call - KWQC
WATCH: Body camera of Rock Island woman’s arrest after allegedly making fake kidnapping call KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
District: Rock Island High School evacuated due to 'gas-like odor,' building cleared by officials - WQAD
District: Rock Island High School evacuated due to 'gas-like odor,' building cleared by officials WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
14 men sentenced for involvement in Rock Island gang - KWQC
14 men sentenced for involvement in Rock Island gang KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Deputies: Man found dead in Rock Island County - KWQC
Deputies: Man found dead in Rock Island County KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
USTA unveils refurbished courts in Rock Island, Ill., in honor of Madison Keys' AO win - USTA
USTA unveils refurbished courts in Rock Island, Ill., in honor of Madison Keys' AO win USTA
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
State of Illinois approves River Edge Redevelopment Zone in Rock Island - WQAD
State of Illinois approves River Edge Redevelopment Zone in Rock Island WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 8 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Car crashes into Rock Island Hy-Vee doors - KWQC
Car crashes into Rock Island Hy-Vee doors KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Corlon C. McDuffy Obituary November 6, 2025 - Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
Corlon C. McDuffy Obituary November 6, 2025 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Gunfire at Rock Island home sparks 100+ mph chase; police arrest suspects, find guns - WQAD
Gunfire at Rock Island home sparks 100+ mph chase; police arrest suspects, find guns WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
18-year-old, 15-year-old charged after shooting, police chase - KWQC
18-year-old, 15-year-old charged after shooting, police chase KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Obituary for James "Jim" J. Fobert - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Obituary for James "Jim" J. Fobert Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Riseley leads in Rock Island City Council race - The Wenatchee World
Riseley leads in Rock Island City Council race The Wenatchee World
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Interim dean for Rock Island High School hired after husband casts deciding vote - KWQC
Interim dean for Rock Island High School hired after husband casts deciding vote KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island’s new shelter ordinance draws concern from service providers - KWQC
Rock Island’s new shelter ordinance draws concern from service providers KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New schedule closes arsenal’s Rock Island gate on weekends - KWQC
New schedule closes arsenal’s Rock Island gate on weekends KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Part of Rock Island Bridge entertainment district expected to open next month - FOX4KC.com
Part of Rock Island Bridge entertainment district expected to open next month FOX4KC.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island City Council moves forward with homeless shelter, social service ordinance - KWQC
Rock Island City Council moves forward with homeless shelter, social service ordinance KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island City Council shoots down veto of social services ordinance - WQAD
Rock Island City Council shoots down veto of social services ordinance WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 27 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island taking the steps towards a master plan for port district - WQAD
Rock Island taking the steps towards a master plan for port district WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
1 injured after shooting outside bar, police say - KWQC
1 injured after shooting outside bar, police say KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 12 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
City of Rock Island amends urban agriculture ordinance following community feedback - WQAD
City of Rock Island amends urban agriculture ordinance following community feedback WQAD
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Flip’s Pancake House to open Rock Island location - KWQC
Flip’s Pancake House to open Rock Island location KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Obituary for Jeffrey A. Novak - Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Obituary for Jeffrey A. Novak Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island Arsenal’s future still uncertain amid restructuring talks - KWQC
Rock Island Arsenal’s future still uncertain amid restructuring talks KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 18 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rock Island Arsenal to phase out visitor passes - KWQC
Rock Island Arsenal to phase out visitor passes KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 17 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Rebrand approved: Goodbye The District, hello Downtown Rock Island - KWQC
Rebrand approved: Goodbye The District, hello Downtown Rock Island KWQC
📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
