Ten-Year Master Plan Opens Up for Neighborhood Input

East Moline, IL · October 1, 2026

Rain is drumming against the glass this morning, ushering in October with a cool gray soak. Keep the wipers running and give yourself an extra five minutes along the corridor today.

The Lead

City officials released details this week on an upcoming overhaul to the municipal Comprehensive Plan, setting the stage to re-evaluate how East Moline develops land, delivers neighborhood services, and upgrades core infrastructure over the next decade. Partnering with the Bi-State Regional Commission, the city scheduled a community session for October 21 at the local UAW Hall to gather resident perspectives on zoning, housing corridors, and business districts.

The updated blueprint is designed to reflect post-industrial changes and recent riverfront shifts, guiding decisions on everything from park upkeep to utility repairs. For property owners and longtime neighbors, the initiative offers an early window to influence how growth spreads beyond current commercial hubs. Staff from Bi-State will present initial land-use findings before opening the floor, gathering neighborhood priorities to help refine the draft before it heads to the council chamber.

Local Pulse

Fire Department Opens Eligibility Testing Safety Applications are open through the National Testing Network for candidates seeking placement on the city's firefighter eligibility roster.
Deere Recalls Hundreds Across Regional Plants Business Production callbacks reached roughly 746 workers this week, restoring factory shifts across the Quad Cities manufacturing corridor.
Manufacturing Career Fair Welcomes Job Seekers Community Area industrial employers gather at the Holiday Inn in Rock Island today from 10:00 AM until noon.

Today's Outlook

High 71°F · Low 61°F — Rain (83% chance of precipitation)
- Grab a sturdy umbrella and plan for wet pavement on your morning commute.

What's On Around Town

Today

Manufacturing Career Fair Holiday Inn Rock Island (226 17th St), Rock Island, 10:00 AM–Noon · Free Meet hiring teams from regional industrial employers face-to-face.
Cozy Paint and Sip Moline Public Library (3210 41st St), Moline, 5:00–6:00 PM · Free Paint festive fall figurines while sipping warm apple cider.
Thursday Night Groove Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, 7:00–9:00 PM · Free Catch the Crooked Cactus Band playing live riverfront horn tunes.

Tomorrow

Mercado on Fifth 5th Avenue (between 11th and 12th Sts), Moline, 5:00–10:00 PM · Free
Taste of East Moline The Rust Belt (533 12th Ave), 5:30–8:00 PM · Paid
ComedySportz Quad Cities The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Ave), Moline, 7:00–9:00 PM · Paid

Saturday

Fall Festival at Nahant Marsh Nahant Marsh (4220 Wapello Ave), Davenport, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Free
Saturday Stories Silvis Public Library (105 8th St), Silvis, 1:00–2:00 PM · Free
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Uncork the Season The Last Picture House (325 E 2nd St), Davenport, 5:30–7:30 PM · Paid

Spotlight & Story

Jacobs Northeast Park
- Beyond the softball diamonds along 4th Avenue lies an amenity most park-goers pass without noticing: a dedicated cricket pitch. East Moline remains one of the few Quad Cities locations maintaining the grounds for regional leagues, bowling wickets on quiet autumn mornings.

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