Rich Patterson's dad, Henry Patterson, served in the Navy during WWII. Rich and his wife, Marion, drove to the Rock Island ...

John Deere Classic volunteer Bill Anderson poses for a photo at TPC Deere Run on Friday, June 27, in Silvis. This is Anderson ...

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating ...

Republican Rock Island Alderman Glen Evans Sr., First Ward, has announced his candidacy for Illinois State Senate District 36 ...

Island's famous moai statues are crumbling into the sea, forcing locals to face urgent decisions about how best to protect ...

Establishing Rock Island as a port district could be a game-changer for a city the governor’s office describes as “economically distressed.” When some people think of ports, they imagine ...

June saw the loss of several influential figures in music, sports, and beyond. Brian Wilson was the creative force behind The ...

Rock Island's Brea Beal (1) drives to the basket during the Class 4A Normal West Sectional this past season. Beal finished her illustrious career with 2,709 points and 1,306 rebounds.

Two dead bodies, one remote island and a whisper network: What happened on Isle Royale?

Today, Lowell National Historical Park includes several restored buildings and a variety of exhibits, in addition to canal ...

Throughout history, great civilisations have risen, flourished and then disappeared, leaving behind ruins, legends and a host ...

From classic fudge and saltwater taffy to artisan chocolates, these candy shops—one per state—are beloved sweet spots every ...