Father Witold Adamczyk, OFM Conventual, pastor of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Rock Island, will lead a blessing and unveiling of the new QC PastPort historical interactive sign ...

Four-year-old Blessing Aoci and her family are escorted by Rock Island police to their Mobile Command Center after she was located near her home on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

During a press conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, Rock Island Police Chief Tim McCloud said Blessing was in her home during the entire search and that investigators saw her in the house, but did not ...

ROCK ISLAND — After relocating across the river from Iowa to Illinois, the Bartons are trying to get caught up on bills and get their car repaired.

An Illinois girl, Blessing Aoci, was found safe after her mother’s car was stolen while she was in the back seat, police say. Rock Island Police Department. A large-scale search is underway for ...

Flanked by Rock Island police officers, 4-year-old Blessing Aoci was reunited with family after she was located on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

UPDATE: On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Rock Island Police Department announced that Blessing Aoci was found safe and in "apparent good health." Multiple suspects were arrested in connection with the case.

A command post was established in the area of 15th Street and 15th Avenue using the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Unified Command Post Vehicle. Officers canvassed the area for Blessing ...

ORIGINAL STORY: Police are asking residents of Illinois and neighboring states to be on the lookout for a 4-year-old girl who was abducted near her home in Rock Island on Thursday morning.

Hundreds of boats are expected to launch today at Northerly Island for the start of boating season.