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Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was recently invited to attend the annual Orion FFA Chapter Award Night.

Week ending April 7: two inmates sentenced in Rock Island County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Rock Island County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 7.

16.1 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Hillsdale

16.1 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hillsdale in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Stoller on budget: 'Kicking the can down the road doesn't solve our problems'

During debate on the Senate floor about a budget bill that would provide tax breaks for Illinoisans, Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) said the budget doesn't do enough to make the state financially secure and is instead just 'kicking the can down the road."

Look the best in Henry County with these top jewelry gifts

Gift giving can be difficult, so Rock Island Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Best jewelry gifts for a night out in Mercer County

Gift giving can be difficult, so Rock Island Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Henry County officials report 120 coronavirus deaths, with 12,768 confirmed cases

There have been 12,768 confirmed coronavirus cases in Henry County as of April 29, with 120 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

20.8 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Hooppole

20.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hooppole in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rock Island County officials report 478 coronavirus deaths, with 33,407 confirmed cases

There have been 33,407 confirmed coronavirus cases in Rock Island County as of April 29, with 478 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Best jewelry gifts for a night out in Rock Island County

Gift giving can be difficult, so Rock Island Today has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Mercer County officials report 47 coronavirus deaths, with 4,040 confirmed cases

There have been 4,040 confirmed coronavirus cases in Mercer County as of April 29, with 47 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Week ending April 7: one inmate sentenced in Henry County to be released

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Henry County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 7.

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McCombie applauds Spain: 'He has been a strong voice for ethics and election integrity in Illinois'

Rep. Tony McCombie recently commended Rep. Ryan Spain on social media for his statements opposing an election integrity bill on the Illinois House floor.

Rock Island County Board Committee of the Whole met Feb. 9

Rock Island County Board Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Feb. 9.

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met April 13

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, April 13.

McCombie: 'I want kids to join our' sixth annual Summer Reading Club

Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is sharing her love of reading by inviting local students to participate in her sixth annual Summer Reading Club event.

Henry County officials report 120 coronavirus deaths, with 12,760 confirmed cases

There have been 12,760 confirmed coronavirus cases in Henry County as of April 28, with 120 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

19 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Joy

19 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Joy in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mercer County officials report 47 coronavirus deaths, with 4,033 confirmed cases