Establishing Rock Island as a port district could be a game-changer for a city the governor’s office describes as “economically distressed.” When some people think of ports, they imagine ...

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms has officially conceded to Ashley Harris after final vote totals showed Harris winning the closely contested mayoral race.

He described Rock Island as a city with two resumes. One is that of Rock Island — the city with a population of 36,000, a university and many incentives for those willing to fill vacant lots.

Rock Island police said in a Facebook post that the running vehicle was stolen by an unknown suspect at 6:07 a.m. from the 1300 block of 14½ Street near Longview Park with the girl in the backseat.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Update Monday at 2 p.m.: An autopsy took place on Monday for a Rock Island man shot and killed by police on Sunday afternoon, the coroner said. Rock Island County Coroner ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The highly anticipated Rock Island Bridge entertainment area will not open until Spring. Developers first said the new coffee shops, bars, restaurants and event space ...

The armory's close ties to Republican politics are rooted in co-owner Julian Wilson, one of U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s sons. The politician’s other son is South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.

But Red Rock Island, the only privately owned island in San Francisco Bay, is more of an idle curiosity to Northern Californians who wonder about the red speck and occasionally visit it via kayak ...

Preparation for the 28th annual Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix will close downtown streets over Labor Day weekend. Street closures will begin at 5 p.m. starting Friday, Sept. 1. People who are ...

The Rock Island Fire Department and city officials evacuated a building Monday after bricks were reportedly falling from the exterior of the structure at 217 17th Street, KWQC reports.

Founded in 1905, the Rock Island Arsenal Museum in Illinois is the Army’s second oldest — and it will soon receive its first complete renovation in more than 80 years.

Rock Island Amtrak project: Adding a third track from the Gresham stop to 17th Street would boost train capacity along the line. Along with Amtrak, Metra is also planning to upgrade five rail ...