October 4th, 2025
Rock Island
A new golden era is on the horizon at Rock Island’s 21st Avenue and 11th Street, starting next fall, as SAL Community Services is working to open a new $15.7-million child-care and early childhood center, across from Friendship Manor. Dozens of nonprofit, business, local and state leaders attended the groundbreaking Friday for the 32,500-square-foot facility, […]
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September 30th, 2025
Rock Island
The Third Place QC is proud to announce that its doors will officially open tomorrow, marking a major milestone for the organization and the community it serves. Community partners, neighbors, and media are invited to attend the opening day gathering to: Tour the new downtown Rock Island facility Hear updates on both short-term and long-term […]
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September 3rd, 2025
Rock Island
Nearly four years after its groundbreaking, a long-anticipated $47-million, three-story building is expected to open in downtown Rock Island in October. Davenport-based Russell Co. is general contractor for the 55,438-square-foot federal facility, at 320 18th St., across the street from the former Rock Island Argus building (vacant since 2008). The privately-owned, leased building – originally […]
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June 29th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
The Radicle Effect June Market takes place today at noon at 1334 31st St., Rock Island. Join us for our monthly INDOOR/OUTDOOR Vendor & Artisan Market! We strive to continually bring you a curated event of top notch items while bringing the community together to support each others small businesses! Stop by to shop the […]
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May 17th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
ROCK ISLAND, IL – The Rock Island Artists’ Market is seeking vendors for the 2025 market season. Local artists, makers, growers and bakers are wanted on the second Sunday of each month, June through October. The market is held from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 […]
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May 3rd, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
This is a stand up comedy show you don’t want to miss! Mattie’s Stand Up Comedy Show is bringing the laughs at 8 p.m. tonight at the Rock Island Speakeasy! The Speakeasy is thrilled to welcome these three talented comedians who have performed across the Midwest to The Speakeasy for one evening. Tickets are $10 […]
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March 16th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
Soulful Sundays are taking place at 2529 5th Ave., Rock Island! This winter we’re kicking off Soulful Sundays once a month. We will feature 4 live DJ’s from 1-5pm that will spin some of the smoothest, sexiest slow jams that will speak to your soul. The bar will feature $5 bloody marys with a beer […]
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February 14th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
You’re invited to Fall in Love with Ballet Quad Cities for a special lunchtime performance today, Friday, February 14 anytime between 11:30am-1:30pm at BQC Studios – 613 17th Street, Rock Island. Please note the entrance to our studios is in the back of the building. There is a small parking lot with additional parking available […]
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December 2nd, 2024
Rock Island
Project Now Housing Stability and Homeless Prevention Programs are having an informational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the MLK Community Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island. Need more information? Contact EWilliams@projectnow.org or call (309) 793-6391, ext. 4030. We have state dollars to pay for housing for up to a year for qualified […]
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November 30th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style antique holiday shopping event this Saturday, Nov. 30. Five of Rock Island’s antique stores will offer shopping, sales, and a chance to win $100 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the […]
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