West End Revitalization - Rock Island, IL

08/07/2026

📢 Your voice matters!

The Cities of Rock Island, Moline, and Davenport are asking residents to take a few minutes to complete the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) survey. Your feedback helps identify community priorities and guides future funding for housing, neighborhood improvements, economic development, and more.

Take the survey in the shared post below and help shape the future of our region.

We need your participation in a very important survey! Each year, cities across the country receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban D

08/06/2026

The City of Rock Island is seeking nominations for the 39th annual Citizen of the Year awards. Each year, people in the community have an opportunity to submit a nomination for those who have inspired others or made selfless contributions of service to the City of Rock Island. The awards were founded in 1987 by former Alderpersons Grace Shirk and James Kerr as a way to recognize individuals and organizations that make a positive difference in the Rock Island community.

There are nine categories available for nomination: Individual; Youth; Education; Professional; Artist or Creator; Veteran; City Employee; Business; and Organization, Church or Non-Profit.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. Winners will be recognized and presented with awards during the Aug. 24 City Council meeting. Citizen of the Year winners also will ride in the 42nd annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 7. One individual or group will be chosen from the Citizen of the Year winners and will serve as the 2026 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal.

08/05/2026

Don't wait, apply today or share with your friends!

We’re hiring! Join our After School Program Tutor team and make a difference for local kids 💙💚🧡

Perfect for college students, future teachers, or anyone passionate about helping youth succeed.

Apply now: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockisland/jobs/5425565/asp-tutor?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

08/05/2026

Thinking about serving your community?

Candidate packets are now available for the 2027 Rock Island Municipal Election. The packets include general information regarding the election and the necessary forms for nomination. If you're interested in running for City Council, now is the time to get the information you need.

Offices to be elected in Rock Island in 2027 include: Alderperson Ward Two,
Alderperson Ward Four and Alderperson Ward Six. If there are more than four
candidates running for the same office, a primary election will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2027.

Filing for all candidates will be held Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 through Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 in the City Clerk’s office during the regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information including the 2027 Candidate’s Guide is available on the website of the Illinois State Board of Elections –

08/04/2026

07/28/2026

Day of Play at MLK is shaping up to be an amazing evening for families!

Here's what you can look forward to:
- 16 community organizations with activities and resources
- FREE taco meals for the first 115 guests, thanks to (3 beef or chicken tacos per meal)
- 200 to 300 FREE popsicles from Sweet Shardae while supplies last

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and join us for a fun evening of play, food, and community! Everyone is welcome!

07/27/2026

The City of Rock Island Council will meet tonight, Monday, July 27th at 5:45pm at City Hall (1528 3rd Avenue).

You can read the agenda for the meeting at: https://rockislandil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/919/files/agenda/3012

The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube, and a recording will be available after the meeting at the same link: https://www.youtube.com/user/RockIslandIL/live

City of Rock Island video channel.

07/20/2026

Is now a good time to mention that the MLK Center has a community garden? 👀🌱

If you'd like to help us grow fresh produce and build community, sign up for our 2027 garden season (or other volunteer opportunities) here: https://www.mlkcenter.org/volunteer-interest-form

07/17/2026

07/15/2026

Join us for Day of Play at the MLK Center on Wednesday, July 29, from 5 to 7 PM!

We'll have more than 15 community organizations on site with activities, resources, and information for families.

Vendor registration is now full, and we're so grateful for the amazing response. We hope you'll still come out, enjoy the activities, meet our community partners, and spend a fun evening with us.

📍 MLK Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island