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City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Thursday, May 23

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met April 23

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, April 23

City of Moline Special Events Committee met May 22

City of Moline Special Events Committee met Wednesday, May 22

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 3.5% of Rock Island County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In Rock Island County districts, 769 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Henry County Education: 18 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Henry County school districts identified as Asian.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 25

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

23.6% of Rock Island County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

Rock Island County universities had 23.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Senator Anderson criticizes FY2025 state budget passage

Springfield, IL – State Senator Neil Anderson has issued a statement following the passage of Illinois' Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois declares May 1 as "Illinois Bacon Day

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presented Senate Joint Resolution 50 in the Illinois House, declaring May 1, 2024, as “Illinois Bacon Day.” A fifth-generation family farmer from Henry County, Swanson is the only pork producer in the Illinois General Assembly. In his remarks, he summarized the importance of bacon to the Illinois economy. The resolution was adopted.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rock Island County in week ending May 25?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Weekly recap, week ending May 18 home sales in Rock Island County

There were eight reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Rep. Swanson introduces resolution for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke about House Resolution 706, which declares August 2024 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month and encourages continuing research on spinal muscular atrophy and community support for those affected by the disease.

How many Am. Indian students were enrolled in Rock Island County districts in 2021-22 school year?

In Rock Island County districts, 27 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois declares May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month