Rock Island County News Archives

The Illinois Department of Public Health says a person in Rock Island County died a few weeks ago of complications from the flu virus.

Halloween is the one time many parents allow their kids to accept candy from strangers.

A 60-YEAR OLD MAN FROM VINTON, IOWA IS BEING TREATED FOR MULTIPLE INJURIES AT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITALS BECAUSE OF A WRECK IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

Four years ago a four month old Shar Pei puppy disappeared from its Coal Valley owners.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO GET AN H1N1 FLU VACCINATION IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK FOR NOW.

A small group of former Ace Hardware dealers who opened new stores in 2006 and 2007 have filed a suit against their former co-op, claiming they were misled over what to expect in revenues during the first year of business.

A FORMER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO TWO YEARS PROBATION FOR STEALING MARIJUANA.

The Rock Island County Health Department says it received a portion of its initial order for the H1N1 vaccine .

Tonight there's growing frustration in communities who've not received H1N1 vaccinations despite being hit by H1N1 cases.

A ROCK ISLAND COUNTY JUDGE SAYS A MOLINE MAN WILL GET A HEARING NEXT MONTH TO DECIDE IF HE'S FIT TO STAND TRIAL FOR MURDER.

Thursday October 29th Fright Night In 3-D CBS4 is proud to support Fright Night in the District of Rock Island Fright Night will be held Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. in The District.

Scott County Public Health officials began administering it's first H1N1 flu shots Friday to pregnant women while Rock Island County officials wait for their doses to arrive.

Rich Morthland Republican candidate for 71st District and his wife Betsy are introduced to nearly 40 supporters by Venita McConnel, who is Morthland's Carroll County Campaign Coordinator.

ROCK ISLAND COUNTY CORONER BRIAN GUSTAFSON SAYS AN AUTOPSY SHOWS 53-YEAR OLD CHARLES JOHANN SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AROUND 6:15 ON 31ST AVENUE NEAR 25TH STREET.

Trinity Regional Health System has agreed to make a good faith contribution to Rock Island County to help the county recoup some of the expense it incurred in vaccinating the public for a recent outbreak of the Hepatitis A virus.

As the H1N1 vaccines gradually make their way to the public, the vaccine is now here in the Quad Cities.

The Associated Press ST. LOUIS -- Like many corn growers, Monty Whipple benefited in recent years from high grain prices stoked by the ethanol craze.

THE FIRST BATCH OF H1N1 FLU VACCINE IS EXPECTED IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY TODAY. IT GOES TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, HOSPTIALS, DOCTORS' OFFICES, CLINICS AND OTHER PLACES THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE.

The number of homeless students has exploded in Rock Island County. In 2005, RIC identified 60 homeless students; today the number is estimated to be 400.

Closing arguements in the Eric Henry murder trial are expected to begin Thursday morning in the Rock Island County Courthouse.