Rock Island Today

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 14

City of Geneseo City Council met Jan. 14

City of Geneseo City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 14

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Jan. 13

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, Jan. 13

City of Kewanee City Council met Jan. 13

City of Kewanee City Council met Monday, Jan. 13

City of Colona City Council met Jan. 13

City of Colona City Council met Monday, Jan. 13

Senator Anderson calls on community for 'Valentines for Seniors' card drive

State Senator Neil Anderson has initiated his annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive, which will continue until February 7, 2025.

Illinois General Assembly resumes session, concludes in May

This month, the Illinois General Assembly has resumed its session, which is expected to conclude in May.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Henry County during week ending Jan. 18

At least one inmate who was sentenced in Henry County is set to be released from jail in the week ending Jan. 18.

Q4 2024: 3 new registered sex offenders living in Mercer County

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were three new registered sex offenders living in Mercer County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

16 lawyers in good standing in cities within Henry County as of December 2024

Cities within Henry County recorded 16 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2024.

Q3 Recap: 4 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Rock Island County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

FOIA Request Sent to Mercer County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Mercer County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Henry County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Henry County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Rock Island County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rock Island County Clerk on January 14, 2025.

Rep. Dan Swanson named chair of Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been appointed as the chairperson of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee for the 104th General Assembly.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17?

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Mercer County as of Jan. 5

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Mercer County in the week ending Jan. 5, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Henry County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Henry County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Rock Island County residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in October 2024.

Rock Island County Finance and Personnel Committee met Dec. 10