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In the 2023-24 school year, 56.4% of Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mercer County ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

Mercer County residents paid just under $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

Orion Community Unit School District 223 administrators rank 170th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Orion Community Unit School District 223 earn an average of $130,250 per year, ranking 170th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois House tackles major budget proposal amid unresolved issues

At the close of the spring legislative session, several key issues remain unresolved in the Illinois House, including a significant budget proposal by Governor Pritzker.

Analysis: Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 administrators rank 167th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 earn an average of $130,912 per year, ranking 167th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 24

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Island County responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

Rock Island County residents paid just over $22.8 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Kewanee Community Unit School District 229: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.2% of Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many companies in cities across Henry County received FDA citations in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Henry County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met May 6

City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Tuesday, May 6

Rock Island City Council met May 8

Rock Island City Council met Thursday, May 8

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Henry County residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Henry County residents paid approximately $9.1 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending May 24?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Moline responsible for 41st-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Moline residents paid approximately $22.1 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cambridge Community Unit School District 227: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.5% of Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Board met May 27

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Board met 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 27

City of East Moline Special Service Area Committee met May 27