Francisco Cruz “Keko” Martinez is encouraged this election season by what he sees as less concern about party politics coming from voters.

The truancy rate at Butterworth Elementary School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The truancy rate at Bicentennial Elementary School rose to 11 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Edison Junior High School, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 on its financial "recognition" list.

At Eugene Field Elementary School, a 2.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

More than 86.3 percent of teachers stay at Cambridge Community Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Central Elementary, a 4.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Rock Island Board Chairman Drue Mielke denounced a proposed tax levy that could reach as high as 13 percent next year, according to a recent newsletter from the county’s Republican Central Committee.

Universitywide Kinder Mondays Program Continues

"Ask Granny" Genealogy Workshop

DIY Pet Toy Crafts to be held October 18

Iowa Growth PAC Endorses Candidates for State Senate, House and Scott County Board of Supervisors

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City of Keithsburg Council met Tuesday, Oct. 9.

More than 86.8 percent of teachers stay at Andalusia Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

The truancy rate at Roosevelt Elementary School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The truancy rate at Logan Elementary School rose to 24 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rock Island Milan School District 41 on its financial "recognition" list.

At George O. Barr School, a 3.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.