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There were six offenders living in Mercer County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Wall Street Journal criticizes Illinois homeschool bill amid statewide financial concerns

The homeschool bill in Illinois has received national scrutiny following criticism from the Wall Street Journal.

How many students were enrolled in Henry County in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment numbers in Henry County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rock Island County saw 16.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.7% of income in Rock Island County, an alarming 16.6% surge from 7.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Rock Island County schools welcomed 21,011 students in 2023-24 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Rock Island County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met March 4

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2025

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, March 4

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met March 4

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, March 4

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henry County?

There were 10 offenders living in Henry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met April 1

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1

Senator Anderson announces mobile DMV event in Mason City

State Senator Neil Anderson has collaborated with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to organize a Mobile DMV event in Mason City.

Week ending March 16: 1 new registered sex offender living in Rock Island County

There is one new registered sex offender living in Rock Island County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

City of Aledo City Council met March 3

City of Aledo City Council met Monday, March 3

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Feb. 25

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Tuesday, Feb. 25

Senator Anderson allocates funds to multiple fire departments for crucial equipment upgrades

State Senator Neil Anderson, in collaboration with the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), has announced the allocation of nearly a dozen Small Equipment Grants to fire departments within the 47th District.

Illinois State Trooper Day celebrates the dedication and service of state law enforcement