Demolition of the Downtown Rock Island Parking Garage

Demolition of the downtown parking garage located at 16th Street and 3rd Avenue is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 28th. The parking garage will be closed to all users starting Sunday, November 27th at 3:00 p.m.

Demolition of the downtown parking garage located at 16th Street and 3rd Avenue is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 28^th. The parking garage will be closed to all users starting Sunday, November 27th at 3:00 p.m. Vehicles remaining inside the parkin...

Holiday Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

During the week of the Thanksgiving holiday: Refuse will be on schedule Monday-Wednesday, rest of the week one day late; Recycling will be on schedule Tuesday-Wednesday, rest of the week one day late; Yard Waste will be on its normal collection schedule.

During the week of the Thanksgiving holiday: Refuse will be on schedule Monday through Wednesday, rest of the week one day late; Recycling will be on schedule Tuesday and Wednesday, rest of the week one day late; Yard Waste will be on its normal collectio...

Update Rock Island - November 14, 2022

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.

Coffee with a Cop will be held this Thursday

The public is welcome to have a cup of coffee and conversation with Rock Island police officers on Thursday, November 17 at Nest Café, 1524 4^th Ave., from 11 a.m. to noon.

The community is in...

Arrive Safely This Thanksgiving: Buckle Up!

Rock Island, IL – As millions of motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois law enforcement will be working around the clock to make sure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving safely.

Rock Island Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” 

The goal of this high-visibility effort is to reduce motor vehicle c...

No Shave November Fundraiser

It’s been said with great beard comes great responsibility.

No Shave November has once again reared its fuzzy head at RIPD, but this year we chose to do things a little different by showing support and fundraising for the hairiest among us – those in need of adoption at Qc Paws. If you’re inter...

Make Someone's Day by Giving a Little Comfort this November

The Rock Island Public Library Community Comforts Drive is collecting items for Heart of Hope and the Rocky Resource Room through December 3 at all RIPL locations. Donations of personal care supplies, tolietries, and other items are sought.

Library’s November Community Comforts Drive Collects for Heart of Hope, Rocky Resource Room: If you’re counting your blessings this November, you can pay that good fortune forward with the Rock Island Public Library’...

City Council adopts ARPA allocation plan

Plans to spend $26.5 million include infrastructure, public safety, social service programs and more

City Council members on Monday, Oct. 10, approved a resolution adopting the City’s plan for allocating $26.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Following numerous planning sessions and meetings with City staff, council members, Mayor Mike...

Leaf Collection Program

The City of Rock Island is providing leaf collection for its residential refuse customers from Monday, October 17 through Friday, December 9, 2022.

The City of Rock Island is providing leaf collection for its residential refuse customers from Monday, October 17 through Friday, December 9, 2022, with the following conditions: customers must place the leaves in approved paper yard waste bags. ...