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Rock Island County Governance, Health, and Administration Committee met Monday, Sept. 9

Rock Island County Public Works and Facilities Committee met Sept. 9

Rock Island County Public Works and Facilities Committee met Monday, Sept. 9

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 9

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, Sept. 9

City of Aledo Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks Committee met Sept. 9

City of Aledo Public Property, Streets & Sidewalks Committee met Monday, Sept. 9

City of Aledo City Council met Sept. 9

City of Aledo City Council met Monday, Sept. 9

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending Aug. 31?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois state trooper injured in Scott’s Law crash

Illinois state law mandates that motorists move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on the roadside with its lights activated. The legislation, known as "Scott's Law," was enacted in memory of Scott Gillen, a Chicago firefighter who was killed by a drunk driver while responding to an accident on the side of an expressway.

Annual Farmer’s Breakfast held at Monmouth American Legion

This weekend marked the Annual Farmer’s Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion and Ag Roundtable. The event, supported by Vanessa Wetterling, WRAM radio, and various sponsors, brought together community members to discuss agricultural issues.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Henry County in week ending Aug. 31

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Rock Island County residents paid 15th-largest sum in June

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 8, 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in June.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 8, 2024

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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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.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending Aug. 31?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 31

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Home sales in Rock Island County in week ending Aug. 31

There were 20 reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

$94,810 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Mercer County

In June, Mercer County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending Aug. 31?