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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Illinois Libraries Present Best-Selling Authors Online

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April is a great time for readers to catch up online with their favorite authors, as the library-sponsored Illinois Libraries Present series offers two online conversations with bestselling authors.  tRock Island Public Library, and other partici...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Update Rock Island - March 13, 2023

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.

Raise money for the Rock Island Parks Department while enjoying delicious food and a sampling of red wines

The next Parks Wine & Dine fundraiser is this Thursday, March 16 at QC Coffee & Pancake House, 1831 3rd Avenue. Register by Tuesday, March 14...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Housing & Property Maintenance Inspector needed

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Are you interested in a fascinating job that pays well, has excellent benefits and helps make the City of Rock Island a better place to live, work and visit? The City is seeking a housing and property maintenance inspector. Excellent pay and benefits are ...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

Auto Mechanic II needed

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Calling all skilled mechanics! The City is seeking an automotive mechanic II for the Public Works Department. Excellent pay and benefits are offered. Depending on experience and skills, the pay range is $52,121 to $78,746. Apply at rigov.org.&...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

This St. Patrick's Day, Plan Before you Party!

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Rock Island – All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important piece of advice:

If you’ll be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.”

“This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

11 Street Water Main Replacement, 25-42 AV

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During the week of March 13, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the water main replacement project on 11th Street between 25th Avenue and 42nd Avenue.

During the week of March 13, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the water main replacement project on 11th Street between 25th Avenue and 42nd Avenue. This work is expected to continue through the summer and possibly into the fall of 2023.

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Rock Island Parks and Recreation Egg Hunts and Bunny Visits

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Join Rock Island Parks and Recreation for an Egg Hunt or a Home Bunny Visit!

This year’s Spring Egg Hunt is free, but children ages 3-10 will need to be pre-registered to attend. Thousands of colorful eggs will fill Lincoln Park, located at 11th Avenue and 38th Street, on Saturday, April 1st for the annual Rock ...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Beautification Commission members needed

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The City is seeking to fill two open vacancies on the Beautification Commission. 

The Beautification Commission serves to recognize and promote the beautification of residential and commercial properties throughout Rock Island. The commission orga...

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Posted on: February 20, 2023

Seeking member for Arts Commission

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The City is seeking an applicant to serve on the Arts Commission. The Commission meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. The Arts Commission's mission is to promote the creation, understanding, appr...

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Fine Free in 2023 for Rock Island Public Library Cardholders

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With a new year comes new policies, including Rock Island Public Library’s new fine free policy for its cardholders. With the new lending policy, late fines for Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) cardholders will be mostly a thing of the past.

Effective starting January 3, 2023, RIPL cardholders will not be charged a daily late fine on most overdue materials, with the exception of certain specialty items. Mobile hotspots and mobile streaming devices, cultural passes, and Library of Things colle...

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Posted on: November 23, 2022

Demolition of the Downtown Rock Island Parking Garage

New Parking Lot Replacing Parking Ramp Map

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 28th. The parking garage will be closed to all users starting Sunday, November 27th at 3:00 p.m. Vehicles remaining inside the parkin...

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