Daniel Bethers

QUINCY — After receiving new personal property replacement tax projections Monday, the City Council introduced an ordinance to cut $2 million from the city's operating budget in fiscal year 2026.

The Quad Cities Chamber held a legislative forum on Friday featuring Illinois state representatives and senators from the area.

With the new year, Rock Island continues to leverage tens of millions in grant funding in an extensive infrastructure makeover.

Mayor Mike Thoms gave his annual State of the City address on Tuesday.

Election Day for the primary is Feb. 25, with races in Silvis and Moline Township. Early voting has begun.

Rock Island City Council on Monday set the stage for a development projected to net the city “north of $2 million” in cannabis tax annually, according to Economic Development Director Tom Flaherty.

YWCA Quad Cities plans to open a youth shelter in its old facility later this year. The organization also highlighted its longstanding evening program, ThePlace2B.

Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati gave her annual State of the City address at the The Sound Conservatory Monday morning.

Moline officials took Monday morning to reflect on a year of community projects and financial successes enjoyed by the city.

Alderman At-Large James Schmidt, center, speaks on instating a 1% municipal grocery tax, a change of position for him in which he cited recent turmoil in the federal government, at