Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano and Neil Anderson speak at a town hall in Port Byron
Sen. Li Arellano (R-Dixon) speaks about the latest legislative session during Monday
Sep 1, 2026Open source
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Rapids City, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Rock Island. Associated ZIP codes: 61278.
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Illinois state senators hold town hall in Port Byron, talk Tyson closure
Illinois state Sens. Li Arellano Jr. and Neil Anderson held a joint legislative session update and town hall meeting in Port Byron on Monday.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
Alaina Hampton: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch should resign for his failures
When Emanuel "Chris" Welch was elected speaker, lawmakers elevated someone who had never answered questions about his own treatment of women.
Aug 3, 2026Open source
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Editorial: The Illinois Lockbox was always a lousy idea. 10 years later, it’s hitting Cook County’s bud...
The Illinois Lockbox amendment has taken away the flexibility required in the event of unexpected fiscal challenges.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Illinois man arrested after SUV hits Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle on I-80
An Illinois man is accused of driving intoxicated and slamming into an Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle late Thursday night on I-80.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Chicago hospital cafeteria reopens after being shut down over hundreds of live cockroaches
The cafeteria, at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, was reinspected and reopened Thursday.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Rapids City is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Region: Northern Illinois
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61278
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Editorial: The Illinois Lockbox was always a lousy idea. 10 years later, it’s hitting Cook County’s bud...
The Illinois Lockbox amendment has taken away the flexibility required in the event of unexpected fiscal challenges.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Illinois man arrested after SUV hits Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle on I-80
An Illinois man is accused of driving intoxicated and slamming into an Indiana trooper's patrol vehicle late Thursday night on I-80.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Chicago hospital cafeteria reopens after being shut down over hundreds of live cockroaches
The cafeteria, at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, was reinspected and reopened Thursday.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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41.5816670, -90.3433330
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10:41 AM America/Chicago
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Rock Island County
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