Tag Archives: rock island county

• News

  Millions go toward construction projects to create Illinois jobs

  Over $27 million will go toward a half-dozen construction projects to create jobs and improve infrastructure in Henry and Rock Island counties.
• News

  Rock Island County looking at budget cuts

  Rock Island County is trying to find a way to balance its checkbook, looking at some budget cuts in the…
• Crime

  Illinois man arrested for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend

  A 31-year-old Illinois man was arrested after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
• Agriculture / News

  Extreme weather slows corn planting in Rock Island County

  Wednesday marked the first day of corn planting for Tom Mueller. But it might be the last for a while….
• News

  Residents urged to report flood damages

  Residents around the Quad Cities are aimed at tallying up the flood damages in order to receive federal assistance.
• News

  Threat of levee break forces evacuations in Port Byron

  High water and fear of a break in the levee along the Rock River forced residents to evacuate Falcon Farms in Port Byron, Illinois.
• News

  Local Initiative Pushes For Smoke-Free Parks

  It’s been banned in bars and restaurants, but now parks may be the next place that puts smokers out. “The…
• News

  County highway investigation continues, former worker speaks out

  A former Rock Island County highway worker says he believes a criminal investigation underway may find problems with some current policies, but says nothing illegal is going on.
• News

  Illinois drivers – here comes spring construction

  One of the largest spring construction programs in the history of Illinois is about to get underway.
• Crime

  Local man accused of starving two dogs

  An East Moline man is facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly letting two dogs starve to death in his home.
• News

  Scott County Growing in Population

  A new census report shows growth in Iowa, while it’s a slightly different story in Illinois. Census shows Scott County…
• News

  Moline: Re-developing SouthPark a “top priority”

  Moline City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher will give an update on the city’s top priorities for 2013 Tuesday. Steinbrecher will present…