23 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 22, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 22, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 155

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 164

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 373

An Act Concerning Local Government

22 Aug 2017

The City of Davenport observes Labor Day

By Tiffany Thorndike

HOLIDAY CLOSING – LABOR DAY

21 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 18, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 123

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 136

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1895

18 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill, extending tax credit program to preserve historic buildings and revitalize economies in five communities

By Laurel Patrick

Program has resulted in economic growth, revitalization for Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria, Rockford

AURORA (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1783, bipartisan legislation that extends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria and Rockford.

18 Aug 2017

Out and About in Davenport Aug 18, 2017

By Jennifer Nahra

Davenport pools are closing.  Dohse is already closed, Fejervary closes after the Doggy Dip tonight and Annie Wittenmyer closes Sunday, August 20. 

17 Aug 2017

1st Ward Meeting - Saturday, August 19th 10:00am

By Tiffany Thorndike

Davenport 1st Ward Alderman Rick Dunn is hosting a ward meeting this Saturday, August 19th 10:00am at the Roosevelt Community Center; 1220 Minnie Avenue. We look forward to seeing you there!

16 Aug 2017

Update Rock Island - August 15, 2017

By Chris Castelein

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs two consolidation bills, stresses more action is needed

By Laurel Patrick

Two bills will help reduce the number of local units of government, but more resident empowerment needed

OAK BROOK (Aug. 14, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 607, two bills that enable local officials to consolidate units of local government.

14 Aug 2017

Neighborhood Roundtable, this Saturday

By Tiffany Thorndike

You are invited to attend our next Neighborhood Roundtable, this Saturday, August 19th at 9:15am at the Main Library. Rich Oswald, Director of the City’s Neighborhood Services Division, and Sgt. Andrew Harris with the NETS unit of the Police Department will be our guest speakers and cover topics such as what to do about vacant/abandoned buildings in your neighborhood, problem rental units and neighborhood safety information. We hope to see you there!

14 Aug 2017

Go Design Workshops set for Monday, Tuesday

By Jennifer Nahra

The community is invited to participate in shaping the future of the City’s pedestrian, bicycle and shared-use trail environment at one, or both, of our Davenport Go Design Studio work sessions.

The Design Studio Work Sessions will be held:

Monday, August 14th (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Credit Island Park Lodge, 2200 W. River Drive

Tuesday, August 15 (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Duck Creek Park Lodge, 3300 E. Locust Street

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