Both Sen. Duckworth and Congressman Eric Sorensen have celebrated a five-year pilot program that will guarantee a base level of work at the Arsenal.

A provision in a restructuring bill would require the Army to update Congress on its plans for the facility before moving ...

The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week and it now goes to the full Senate for consideration. Several ...

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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — On June 30, Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, made his first official visit to the Rock Island Arsenal – an installation that has supported Army ...

Local News Local lawmakers call US Army secretary's visit to the Rock Island Arsenal a success A merger proposed by the U.S. Department of Defense could cut up to 400 jobs from the base.

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) speaks to the media at the Milan American Legion on Monday, June 30 following a visit from the Secretary of the Army to the Rock Island Arsenal.

U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll will visit the Rock Island Arsenal sometime soon, he told U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois on Wednesday during a congressional hearing.

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Extra security precautions at the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) could cause delays for those planning to visit public spaces on the island. The Arsenal announced the ...

The Rock Island Arsenal announced stricter security measures on Wednesday.