Rep. Skillicorn fights to give abused pets their day in court
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has proposed legislation that would pave the way for abused cats and dogs to have legal representation.
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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN
Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering
A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.
- Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'
- Rock Island County Board approves refugee resettlement
- Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation
- Rock Island among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations
- 1 Quad Cities location licensed to dispense recreational marijuana
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Republican Women of Rock Island County to meet Jan. 9
The Republican Women of Rock Island County (RWRIC) are scheduled to host their first monthly meeting of 2020 on Jan. 9 in Rock Island.
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The Casey's at 411 Fifth St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Andover for the week of February 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.
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The Kum & Shop at 2961 11th St. in Rock Island is selling the cheapest premium gasoline near zip code 61201 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.
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The Casey's at 411 Fifth St. is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Andover for the week of February 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Analysis: How much more will Viola residents pay in income taxes?
Viola residents will have to pay $800,653 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.
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The BP at 4520 11th St. in Rock Island is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 61201 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.
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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 61231
The Circle K at 603 S.E. Third St. in Aledo is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 61231 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.
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The Shell at 306 N. Canal is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Annawan for the week of February 10-16, according to GasBuddy.com.
