Elections in Rock Island are officially nonpartisan, but some aldermanic candidates have prior associations with a party. All ...

A 25-year-old Machesney Park man who fled from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office at speeds of over 100 miles per hour takes a ...

Numerous bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would dissolve townships with varying populations, including 50,000, 5,000 and 500 people.

To express concern about a proposed development and show support for the local Bald Eagle population and the biologically rich Milan Bottoms, local environmental groups have joined together to hold ...

A Rock Island County case on pre-trial release was heard by the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday. Tyrell Cooper was charged ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

The Brookfield Zoo is a perfect day trip spot for families, couples and friends. The 235-acre zoo houses 3,481 animals ...

From batch sales of unopened rocks on eBay to discreet phone calls to higher-dollar patrons, Illinois’ commercial fossil ...

Homelessness in the Quad Cities is up 44%. Project NOW’s Lift NOW Center is helping those in need, but with its closure set for April, future solutions are needed.

Joseph Lester Gibson, also known as “Smokin Joe”, 87, of Birmingham, Alabama and formerly of Franklin and Greenwood, IN ...