Rock Island Today

Of the 144,694 citizens living in Rock Island County in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

$27,336 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Mercer County

In August, Mercer County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Mercer County residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

Mercer County residents paid $135,835 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

New Legislation Proposed to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Illinois

Illinois is facing a humanitarian crisis due to the influx of undocumented immigrants coming to the state, overwhelming social service agencies and costing taxpayers billions of dollars. With more than 600,000 undocumented immigrants in Illinois, including over 3,500 living on the floor of police stations in Chicago, the situation has reached a critical point.To address this crisis, Representative Dan Swanson and more than 30 other House Republicans have sponsored legislation to repeal the TRUST Act, which made Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants....

Republican Senators Encouraging Pritzker to ‘Think Illinois’

Senate Republican Caucus members are urging Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize managing his administration in Illinois instead of using his time and resources to increase his national profile. During a press conference on November 1, Republican Senators highlighted their concerns about the ongoing mismanagement and failures within multiple state agencies under the Pritzker Administration. The call to refocus on Illinois comes in response to Governor Pritzker's national media tour promoting "Think Big America," a political organization aimed at supporting policies in other...

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Sept. 5

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Sept. 5

City of East Moline City Council met Sept. 5

City of East Moline City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Median home valuation prices in Rock Island County fell to $80,000 in Q3 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Rock Island County fell by $46,700, while total sales decreased by 93.1%.

Henry County taxpayers give $191,200 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

In August, Henry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Henry County residents pay $45,856 in County Sales Tax in August

In August, Henry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Sept. 5

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Oct. 3

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Oct. 3

Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henry County?

There were nine offenders living in Henry County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

$117,536 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Henry County

In August, Henry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

November is Military Family Month

In recognition of the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by military families, November has been designated as National Military Family Month. This is a time to express our gratitude and honor the unwavering support provided by these families to our brave men and women serving in the Armed Forces.Throughout history, military families have played a vital role in upholding the strength and resilience of our nation's defense. They provide unwavering support, endure long periods of separation, and often face unique challenges that come with the military lifestyle....

City of East Moline Mayor and the Committee of the Whole met Sept. 5

City of East Moline Mayor and the Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 5

City of Aledo Committee of the Whole met Oct. 2