Home rule allows cities to make many of their own rules without restrictions set by the state – including how to tax, set ...

A referendum to give the city of East Moline "home rule" status failed to pass in Tuesday's municipal elections, according to ...

That would be (state) “Seal on a Bedsheet,” the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a gleaming white banner emblazoned with the state's bald eagle-themed ...

Foundation named the City of Moline a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to ...

There isn’t space enough in this newspaper, and it would be superseded by worse news by the time this letter is published. But for those readers who share my sentiments, I invite you to join me in ...

In a Mississippi River community reliant on exports, business owners respond the only way they know how: “Get my ass out and ...

It seems Illinois might not be getting a new state flag after all. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday more people prefer Illinois' current state flag than any of the proposed ...

Moline's Trey Taylor standout performance helped Illinois defeat Iowa on Monday night in the annual all-star game at the ...

Senator Mike Halpin will be hosting an open town hall to provide updates on key issues affecting the community and listen to your concerns. Sen. Mike Halpin (photo submitted) According to a ...