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There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Rock Island County.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending June 8?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 8

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Governor Pritzker signs largest spending bill in Illinois history

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the largest-ever spending bill in Illinois history into law. The $53.1 billion budget, passed by the House at around 2 a.m. on the final day of the session, required approximately $1 billion in tax increases to fund. Representative Dan Swanson noted that the bill allocates almost four times as much on undocumented immigrants as it does on services for Illinois veterans. "I voted No, along with every other Republican," Swanson stated.

Henry County residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

Henry County residents paid $652,601 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in March.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 8

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

In Memory: Remembering Marcel Camiel "Bob" DeJaegher on Their Death Anniversary (June 13)

Marcel Camiel "Bob" DeJaegher died on June 13, 2007.

Experts warn Illinois residents about potential rise in tick activity this summer

Ticks are small but dangerous insects that lurk in tall grass and wooded areas, spreading disease with their bites. Lyme disease is perhaps the most well-known of these illnesses, but it is not the only one. Some experts are now warning that Illinois may face an especially severe tick season this summer.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Rock Island County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 12, 2024

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Rock Island County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Henry County collects $339,355 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 12, 2024

In March, Henry County saw a decrease 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 Rock Island County in week ending June 8?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 12, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending June 8?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.6% of Rock Island County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 6.6% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as multiracial.

Falling home valuation prices in Henry County in April 2024 compared to April 2023