Alderwoman Linda Barnes

09/07/2026

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08/27/2026

It was a pleasure to attend the ribbon-cutting celebrating the new clinic at Rock Island High School located in Ward 3.

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08/24/2026

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Attention Rock Island residents! The City of Rock Island is holding public meetings to identify community needs, and they want to hear from you!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to all of the 2026 Citizens of the Year winners! I look forward to seeing everyone at Monday Night's Council Meeting.

Rock Island named its 2026 Citizen of the Year award winners.

08/23/2026

Community Development Commission Meeting, August 17, 2026. Report from the Community Development Department on approval of the Public Service (CDBG) scoring process.

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08/19/2026

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A historical marker honoring a prominent abolitionist who fought for his freedom was unveiled in Rock Island. QC PastPort and Visit Quad Cities dedicated the destination that pays tribute to the le…

08/19/2026

Tony and Delsey Jones, Washington and Rachel Branch Lee, John Henry and Sarah Ann Weeks Fair.

These six individuals share a powerful connection: They were all born into slavery and they were all my great-great-grandparents.

For that reason, today's unveiling of the historical marker honoring Dred Scott near Schwiebert Park in Rock Island, held profound personal meaning for me.

Today's ceremony was more than the dedication of a historical marker. It was a reminder of the brave and courageous people that shaped our families and our communities.

Thank you Natalie Linville-Mass of QC PastPort for efforts to preserve valuable history in this area.

08/14/2026

Information from the City of Rock Island about resources available to those in need...

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The closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Joslin is difficult news that impacts 2,500 workers, including those in our Rock Island Community. To our residents who worked at the facility, we know this is an unexpected challenge. If you or someone you know has been impacted, local resources are available to help:
🔹 Rock Island Township Food Pantry
🔹Heart of Hope Outreach
🔹 Family Resources Crisis Hotline (309) 797-1777
🔹Robert Young Mental Health Crisis Hotline (309) 779-2999
🔹 Rock Island County Health Department
🔹 Illinois Housing Help (State/Crisis Support)
🔹 Project NOW, Inc. – Housing, utility, and other assistance
🔹 The Salvation Army Moline – Emergency assistance and support
🔹 River Bend Food Bank – Food assistance through local pantries
🔹Here are some online resources:
Illinois WorkNet: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES): https://ides.illinois.gov/

We are thinking of all the workers and families affected by this closure and encourage anyone needing support to reach out to these resources. We are in this together! 💙

08/14/2026

My thoughts and prayers are with the workers of Tyson Foods and their families. I stand with our state and local leaders (public and private) to support efforts to find resources for our families during their time of need.

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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Joint Statement on Announced Closure of Tyson Plant in Joslin