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Augustana wins season home opener 79-75
Augustana’s women’s basketball team opened its home season with a 79-75 win over Bethany in Rock Island, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 13. The Vikings secured the victory in their first home game of the season. The result…
Rep. Sorensen tours Rocky’s new health clinic
U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen toured the Health Link Clinic at Rock Island High School on Friday, highlighting its effort to bring medical care closer to students and the community. The clinic opened in August and provides…
Teenager arrested in connection with Rock Island shooting
A teenager was arrested Tuesday morning on a warrant connected to last month’s shooting at a Rock Island gas station, where a man was shot in the neck and critically injured. Police identified the teen as Octavian G…
19-year-old arrested in connection to Rock Island gas station shooting
A 19-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an Oct. 12 shooting at the Cornerview Gas Station in Rock Island. Police said Octavian G. Wiseman was taken into custody in Cook County on an…
Wilondja's strong leg caught attention of WB6 coaches
Rock Island soccer player Nunda Wilondja drew attention for his powerful leg and was voted the Western Big 6 Conference Most Valuable Player. Wilondja scored during a regional semifinal against Plainfield Central at…
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Princeton High School, Logan Junior High students perform in ILMEA District 2 music festival
Twenty students from Princeton High School and Logan Junior High School performed at the Illinois Music Education Association’s District 2 festival on November 7. They earned places through video auditions and rehearsed…
Students frustrated at apparent mold, frigid temps at Rock Island High School
Students and teachers at Rock Island High School have reported suspected mold and classroom temperatures as low as 57 degrees. Emails obtained by TV6 Investigates document repeated concerns about moisture and possible…
Rock Island district won't explain suspension
The Rock Island-Milan School Board suspended Rock Island High School Principal Patricia Ulrich without pay on Tuesday after setting aside a district policy that bars unpaid suspensions for administrators. Board members…
Rock Island school hirings, resignations for Oct. 27 meeting
The Rock Island-Milan School District’s Oct. 27 board agenda included staff appointments, internal transfers and other personnel changes. The board met at the district’s Administration Center. The listed items include…
Weekend events in the Quad-Cities: “Scream”, Everclear band
Weekend events across the Quad-Cities include a free screening of the 1996 film “Scream” at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island on Friday, Nov. 13, with a DJ set starting at 7 p.m. Everclear will perform at the Rust Belt in East…
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Rock Island neighborhood shaken by big lightning strike
A lightning bolt struck a tree near 26th Street in Rock Island during Wednesday morning’s storms, scattering debris across nearby yards and streets. Resident Rebecca Norris said she felt an electrical charge, was…
Rock Island crash sends 1 to hospital
One person was taken to a hospital after a vehicle crash in Rock Island, Illinois, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. Police and fire crews responded to the intersection of 5th Avenue and 24th Street, near a BP station…
Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay
Rock Island School District officials suspended high school principal Dr. Patricia Ulrich for five days without pay, effective Nov. 16–20. The board temporarily suspended a policy to authorize the unpaid disciplinary…
Rock Island board waives policy to suspend principal
The Rock Island-Milan School Board voted on Tuesday to temporarily set aside a district policy that prohibits unpaid disciplinary suspensions for administrators. This procedural change allowed the board to suspend Rock…
Augustana receives grant for leadership training, interfaith dialogue
Augustana College has received a $10,000 grant from Interfaith America to expand student leadership training and interfaith dialogue during the 2026–27 academic year. The award comes through the Embodied Pluralism…
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New diner to go in former Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island
The owners of Flip’s Pancake House plan to open RockTown Diner in the former Rudy’s Tacos building at 2716 18th Avenue in Rock Island. The restaurant will offer homestyle cooking, comfort-food favorites and a…
Rough night defensively proves costly for Augustana cagers
Central College defeated Augustana 86-77 in a men’s basketball game at Carver Center on Tuesday. Central’s Cason scored 49 points, leading the Dutch to victory in a physical contest marked by 23 combined fouls and 25…
Rock Island High principal suspended without pay
The Rock Island-Milan School Board voted to suspend Rock Island High School Principal Patricia Ulrich without pay for five days, beginning November 15. The board did not publicly explain the disciplinary action. At the…
Deck the Downtowns with tree lightings, other special events
Downtowns across the Quad Cities area are preparing holiday events as part of Deck the Downtowns. In Rock Island, the celebration begins with a tree lighting at Arts Alley on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. The…
Army Sustainment Command's Hawley joins Senior Executive Service
Nathan Hawley, executive director for ammunition at the Army Sustainment Command, was appointed to the Senior Executive Service on Tuesday at Rock Island Arsenal, according to a news release. The appointment places him…
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Rock Island to take ownership of vacant building
Rock Island will take ownership of a vacant downtown building after months of code compliance problems. The city council approved purchasing the property at 1720 2nd Avenue for $1. City leaders hope to rehabilitate the…
Takeaways from midterm election results in western Illinois
Election results in western Illinois brought a mix of outcomes, with incumbents winning re-election in several races across the Quad Cities and nearby counties. Illinois state Sen. Mike Halpin, a Rock Island Democrat…
Project Peace ornaments raise funds for UnityPoint Hospice
The Trinity Health Foundation has launched its annual Project Peace initiative to support UnityPoint Hospice. Community members are invited to purchase custom ornaments to honor the memories of their loved ones…
MLK Center prepares for 37th Thanksgiving meal, seeks volunteers and sponsors
The Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island is currently preparing for its 37th annual Thanksgiving meal program. Executive Director Jerry Jones announced that the event will take place from November 20 to November 22…
Six locals to lead Augustana Girls Basketball team
Six local players are expected to lead Augustana College’s women’s basketball team into the new season under coach Mark Beinborn. The Vikings recently played an exhibition against Division I Illinois State, showing…
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Democrats see increased support in Rock Island County voters
Democratic candidates achieved significant gains in Rock Island County during the recent general election, increasing their vote share by up to 13 percentage points compared to the 2022 midterms. Despite a decline in…
Several people taken to the hospital after car lands upside down in Rock Island
Several people were transported to the hospital on Monday morning following a vehicle crash in Rock Island that left the car upside down. The incident occurred near 14th Avenue and 38th Street, leading to temporary road…
Car on roof after Rock Island crash
A vehicle crash at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 38th Street in Rock Island has resulted in a car overturning on its roof. Local police are currently on the scene investigating the incident. As a result of the…
Rock Island County real estate transactions
The latest real estate transaction data for Rock Island County, provided by the RMLS Alliance, highlights recent housing market activity. The report details home sales, average property values, and market trends across…