Rock Island Today

In July, the median sale price of a home in Rock Island County rose by $54,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 1,385.7%.

Analysis: Rock Island County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

Property owners in Rock Island County paid 2.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rock Island Today.

Prairie State sales taxes: Henry County residents paid 24th-largest sum in July

Henry County residents paid $752,103 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in July.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

Mercer County: Cities registered 3 lawyers in good standing as of September

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Mercer County as of September.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Mercer County taxpayers give $20,491 in County Sales Tax in July

In July, Mercer County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Recent Rock Island County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

There was one reported residential sale in Rock Island County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mercer County Education: More students enrolled in Mercer County School District 404 in 2022-23 school year

Student enrollment in Mercer County’s only school district grew by 0.1% in the 2022-23 school year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Henry County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Island County Finance and Personnel Committee met Sept. 10

Rock Island County Finance and Personnel Committee met Thursday, Sept. 10

City of Geneseo City Council met Sept. 10

City of Geneseo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 10

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 10

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met Thursday, Oct. 10

Rock Island County Board Committee of the Whole met Sept. 11

Rock Island County Board Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, Sept. 11

Illinois opens archery and firearm deer hunting seasons

Illinois deer hunting season has commenced, with archery season opening on October 1 and continuing until January 19 in counties east of Route 47. The same timeline applies to counties west of Route 47, although there will be interruptions for firearm seasons starting mid-November.

Scam prevention seminar hosted by Rep. Swanson set for October 21 in Galesburg

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) will collaborate with Carl Sandburg College and F&M Bank to host a seminar focused on scam prevention. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 21, at the Galesburg Public Library's community room from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rock Island County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Henry County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year