Rock Island County News

Former prep analyst indicted in bank robberies November 19, 2009 22:03 EST PEORIA, Ill.

With the recent influx of immigrants, many children and families are struggling to understand the new culture and language.

TWO SETBACKS FOR A ROCK ISLAND MAN WANTING TO RUN FOR OFFICE IN NEXT FEBRUARY'S DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.

A 24-year old man shot to death in Rock Island's District early Sunday has been indentified as Sergio Jimenez of Davenport.

Angel R. Prado, 20, of Rock Falls; 9:16 a.m. Friday at 1101 W. Seventh St., Sterling; Lee County warrant – criminal trespass to state land; released on $300 bail.

Area shelters are running out of room for some of their residents. "If we get too overcrowded, it's more stressful for the animal.

The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency is not accepting appliances and tire for recycling.

Just hours after a state board voted Wednesday to allow the enforcement of a long-debated Illinois law requiring a teenage girl's parents be notified before she has an abortion, a judge issued a temporary restraining order putting the measure back on hold.

How fast is too fast on a windy road? That is up for debate when it comes to Turkey Hollow Road in Rock Island County.

Rock Island County likely will spend $1 million this year sending juveniles out of the area for pre-trial detention.

Rock Island County expects to spend $1 million this year on sending juveniles out of the area for pre-trial detention.

The parents of a Quad City teenager who lost his battle with testicular cancer were honored Wednesday for their work in fighting the disease.

The U.S. Census Bureau is about to hire hundreds of Quad Citians to help with the 2010 census.

Health experts say the H1N1 vaccine is being pumped out as quickly as possible, but it is going very fast.

The Illinois Department of Public Health says a person in Rock Island County died a few weeks ago of complications from the flu virus.

Halloween is the one time many parents allow their kids to accept candy from strangers.

A 60-YEAR OLD MAN FROM VINTON, IOWA IS BEING TREATED FOR MULTIPLE INJURIES AT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS BECAUSE OF A WRECK IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

Four years ago a four month old Shar Pei puppy disappeared from its Coal Valley owners.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO GET AN H1N1 FLU VACCINATION IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK FOR NOW.

A small group of former Ace Hardware dealers who opened new stores in 2006 and 2007 have filed a suit against their former co-op, claiming they were misled over what to expect in revenues during the first year of business.