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New Jersey Transit relies on more than 20 old-school diesel engines, including the United States’ oldest locomotive in regular passenger service.
In 2023, Illinois certified Rock Island as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone. The City hopes the certification will bring more developers and projects to Rock Island.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An old railroad bridge under redevelopment will include a new restaurant. The developers behind Kansas City’s Rock Island Bridge announced this week the addition of a ...
This time it didn't matter that Rock Island's E-32 had a cracked frame and a laundry list of issues. Despite her failing condition, Rock Island Engine 32 had one last, very important mission ...
Rock Island Trail breaks new ground, with plans for 450-mile loop across Missouri Backers of the 144-mile railroad corridor hope it will become a destination for cyclists and hikers.
Explore the revitalized Kansas River waterfront as Rock Island Bridge opens with dining, bars, river activity, and trails connecting KCK to Missouri’s West Bottoms.
Read recent real estate transactions in Rock Island and Henry counties: ...
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See recent real estate transactions in Rock Island County and Henry County.
As anticipation for the completion of the Rock Island Bridge project grows, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, is adding to the landscape of the riverfront.
Incumbent Mike Thoms and Ashley Harris are running for mayor of Rock Island in the April 1 consolidated election.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Update Tuesday, Jan. 28: Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson has identified the 16-year-old killed in a Sunday night shooting in Rock Island.