MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Moline, IL – The Mayors of Moline, East Moline, Rock Island, Silvis, and Milan have
issued curfew orders starting this evening at 9:00 p.m. until 5 a.m. Working together the
Mayors have agreed to curtail movement in the neighboring communities due to the
increase in the number and seriousness of crimes committed against persons and property
in and around the Quad Cities. This has created a menace to the preservation of public
peace safety health, morals and welfare, according to the orders being issued.

The recent death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has resulted in protests throughout the
country. While the Mayors appreciate and support peaceful protests, some, under the
guise of civil protest, have committed violence against persons as well as damaged
property throughout the Quad Cities.

Mayor Stephanie Acri of Moline said, “Having a voice and speaking out against injustice
is a well embraced constitutional right, however doing so in a violent way by damaging,
vandalizing and destroying property is not. Therefore, I and the Mayors of our
neighboring communities are issuing this curfew until some sense of safety and order can
be restored”.

The curfew is effective starting at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. It is effective
today, Monday, June 1, 2020, and each night thereafter and will continue each night until
the Order is rescinded.

Under the Order, all persons must be indoors during the Curfew Hours with the exception
of City and government officials, City and government employees (e.g., police, fire,
public works), military personnel, and medical personnel, or credentialed members of the
news media. Travel to and from work during the Curfew Hours is permitted. All persons
not indoors during the Curfew Hours should be prepared to show valid identification.

In addition, Metro announced that “in an abundance of caution for our workforce and our
riders, Metro has made the decision to suspend public transit service by 7 p.m. tonight.
Service will resume as scheduled tomorrow morning, and we will continue to monitor
and respond to the situation in the Quad Cities as it unfolds”. Additional information can
be found on their Facebook page @Metro IL Quad Cities where they will provide up to
the minute service alerts.

“This is especially difficult time as we were just coming out of the Covid-19 crises and
reopening some restaurant and business activity. We believe this proactive approach to
this newest challenge will provide the most safety for our community. We hope to
rescind this order as soon as possible”, according to Mayor Thoms.
In Illinois, the municipalities must issue individual civil orders and Rock Island County is
in support of this action. Other communities within the County may be issuing curfews
and are working through that process.

A “Frequently Asked Questions” document is attached to this release. Any further
questions can be directed the office of the Administrator at the City of Moline by calling
309-524-2005.