Rock Island Rolls Out Unplug Illinois Campaign

Rock Island Parks and Recreation encourages the community to participate in Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Unplug Illinois is a statewide movement from Illinois Park and Recreation Association designed to get people to “unplug&am...

Starlight Revue: Free Concerts in Lincoln Park

The Starlight Revue 64^th Annual Concert Series started virtually in June but is making a come back to Lincoln Park in July. Rock Island Parks and Recreation will be offering four free live concerts for the community on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 9:0...

First Degree Murder Arrest

On July 1, 2020, Brandon D. Motton (3-14-85) of Moline, IL., was apprehended in Chicago by the US Marshalls Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. An arrest warrant charging Motton with First Degree Murder in the death of Kameron Moore was obtained dur...

Road Closure to Thru Traffic, 31 AV 30-34 ST

Beginning Monday, July 6, 2020, 31^st Avenue between 30^th and 34^th Street will be closed to thru traffic for culvert repairs.  Due to the depth of the culvert and location of the necessary repairs, the road closure is necessary for the safety of t...

Rock Island Parks and Recreation hosts Drive-In Movie

Join the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department for a Drive-in Movie in the Park on Saturday, July 11th. Dolittle, a family friendly movie featuring Robert Downey Jr., will be the feature presentation at the Campbell Sports Complex located at 8399 29...

Rock Island Libraries Reopen July 6 for "Grab and Go Access"

Rock Island Public Library Opens for Limited Grab-and-Go Building Access, Starting Monday, July 6

The Rock Island Public Library will introduce limited building access and hours starting Monday, July 6 at both its Downtown and Southwest Library locations. ...

Holiday Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

Refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be on the normal collection schedule during the week of the July 4th holiday.

The Drop-Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. 

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Whitewater Junction Opening for Season

The wait is finally over! Whitewater Junction is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 27^th. The Illinois Department of Public Health just issued aquatic guidelines for Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Whitewater Junction will be able to...

Rock Island Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Phase 4 Update

As our community reaches Phase 4 Recovery in the State plan to restore Illinois, scheduled to begin June 26th, the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is making plans in accordance with the state guidelines. The Department will be able to open up ...

Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Info.

The application process begins June 26th and ends July 7th. 

Dear Mayor Thoms,

Representative Halpin wanted to share with you that the application for Business Interruption Grants (BIG) is currently on the DCEO website. They are offering $60 millio...

Update Rock Island - June 22, 2020

The Quad City Botanical Center is Open - Members and the general public are welcome to the gardens.  Members get in free.  Guests are encouraged to buy tickets online for contact free admission.  Drop in on a Thursday afternoon ...

2020 Tell on you neighbor awards

Each year, residents of Rock Island are encouraged to “Tell On Your Neighbor” by nominating the yards in their neighborhood that they find to be the most appealing or the most improved.  The City of Rock Island’s Bea...

Rock River Warning

Due to the continued high river level of the Rock River, the City of Rock Island is recommending boaters avoid the Rock River west of Ben Williamson Park. The boat barrier buoys are currently not in place as a result of the high river level, thus making t...

Road Closure to Thru Traffic, 35 ST North of 7 AV

Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 35th Street north of 7th Avenue will be closed due to construction on the campus of Augustana College.  The construction traffic will cause 35th Street to be closed to the public and available only to emergenc...

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.