Downtown Rock Island is the historic hub of commerce and culture in Rock Island, Illinois, the county seat of Rock Island County in the Quad Cities. Its formation of an arts and entertainment district in the 1990s sparked a steady stream of successes, including a reemergence of residential living in historic, mixed-use buildings.
Today, the resilient riverfront business district is home to many residents and a unique mix of large employers, restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment establishments. A new wave of public and private investment is paving the way for community-based revitalization efforts and future growth.
The City of Rock Island, in partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber and Rock Island Downtown Alliance, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 15, to kick off construction of the $8.7 million Rebuild Down...
15 April, 2024 Business Events News
Work is underway for the Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project. The slide deck from the April 10 pre-construction meeting outlines the entire project, including parking plans, and this information sheet was handed ...
12 April, 2024 Business News
The Rock Island City Council on March 25 unanimously approved final plans and construction contracts for the $8.7 million Rebuild Downtown Project, setting the stage for the largest investment in downtown’s ...
02 April, 2024 Business News