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The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Rock Island County in November compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Rock Island County in November remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Analysis: 76.9% of students in Rock Island County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

Nearly 8 in 10 Rock Island County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Henry County in week ending Dec. 14

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Dec. 17

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Rock Island County Board met Dec. 17

Rock Island County Board met Tuesday, Dec. 17

City of Aledo Committee of the Whole met December 16

City of Aledo Committee of the Whole met 6:15 p.m. Monday, December 16

State Fire Marshal opens applications for fire station grant program

The State Fire Marshal's office is currently accepting applications for the Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant program.

City of Aledo City Council met Dec. 16

City of Aledo City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

City of East Moline City Council met Dec. 16

City of East Moline City Council met Monday, Dec. 16

City of Moline Quad Cities Land Bank Authority Board met Dec. 16

City of Moline Quad Cities Land Bank Authority Board met Monday, Dec. 16

Mercer County taxpayers give $29,838 in County Sales Tax in September

In September, Mercer County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Analysis: 73.2% of students in Mercer County school failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

More than 7 in 10 Mercer County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 24.7% of the students in Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Henry County home valuations rose in October compared to the same period in 2023

In October, the median sale price of a home in Henry County rose by $9,425 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 38.5%.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Henry County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 25.5% of the students in Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many students failed their English exams in Henry County in 2023-24 school year?

More than 7 in 10 Henry County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Community events engage students in leadership roles