Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Rock Island County convicted of homicide set for supervised release
There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Rock Island County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
USDA declares disaster for Illinois counties after July derecho
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared a disaster for several Illinois counties affected by a derecho in mid-July.
- Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Mercer County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release
- Illinois invites veterans to share feedback on state programs through survey
- Henry County taxpayers give $35,523 in County Sales Tax in August
- 1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 9
- Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?
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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henry County?
There were 13 offenders living in Henry County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Gov. Pritzker needs to drop the gubernatorial Macho Man routine and work with Republicans'
Representative Ryan Spain addressed the financial challenges facing Illinois in a Facebook post dated November 13.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending Nov. 9?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Illinois faces budget deficit as federal judge rules against assault weapons ban
Representative Dan Swanson recently introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to honor twelve individuals from Galesburg who served in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Rock Island County districts in 2022-23 school year?
Rock Island County districts had 1,521 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Orion student serves as Illinois House Page for a day
Evelyn Wilbur, a ninth-grade student from Orion High School, participated as a Page for a day in the Illinois House of Representatives.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Nov. 9?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Rock Island County responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
Rock Island County residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in August.
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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Mercer County districts in 2022-23 school year?
Mercer County districts had 45 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Swanson presents resolution honoring Galesburg Civil War soldiers
State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and a group of leaders from Galesburg presented a resolution in the Illinois House on Tuesday.