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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Mercer County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.2% of students enrolled in Mercer County schools identified as multiracial.

$33,616 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Mercer County

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 28

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fourth of July kicks off America's 250th anniversary celebrations

The 4th of July celebrations this year hold special significance as they mark the beginning of a year-long commemoration leading up to the United States' 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.6% of Henry County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In Henry County schools, 272 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending June 28

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending June 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Henry County residents pay $238,882 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

In May, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Republicans file lawsuit against swift passage of controversial Senate Bill 328

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have filed a lawsuit against the passage of Senate Bill 328, urging Governor Pritzker to veto it.

City of Moline Traffic Engineering Committee met July 1

City of Moline Traffic Engineering Committee met Tuesday, July 1

City of Moline Joint Review Board met July 2

City of Moline Joint Review Board met Wednesday, July 2

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Henry County in week ending June 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Henry County in week ending June 28

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Island County taxpayers give just under $1.6 million in County School Facility Tax in May

In May, Rock Island County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rock Island County Education: 1,436 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Rock Island County schools, 1,436 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met July 1