Rock Island Today

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

State Sen. Neil Anderson, State Rep. Travis Weaver, and Sheriff Chris Watkins Announce Town Hall in Hanna City

State Senator Neil Anderson, State Representative Travis Weaver, and Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins have announced a Town Hall event in Hanna City. The event will take place on Monday, November 13, and aims to update area residents on the happenings in Springfield and how they impact local communities.Senator Anderson expressed his excitement about the event, stating, "This is also a great way to let your voices be heard prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session in January. I look forward to meeting with the great folks of Peoria County again."...

City of Kewanee Plan Commission met Sept. 7

City of Kewanee Plan Commission met Thursday, Sept. 7

City of Geneseo City Council met Oct. 10

City of Geneseo City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Rock Island County taxpayers give $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in August

In August, Rock Island County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Oct. 10

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Kewanee City Council met October 10

City of Kewanee City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 10.

City of Colona City Council met Oct. 9

City of Colona City Council met Monday, Oct. 9

Fire Departments in the District Celebrate Milestones with Community Events

Fire departments in the district came together over the weekend to celebrate important milestones and strengthen community bonds. The festivities kicked off with the Colona Fire District pancake breakfast, followed by a visit to the Orion Fire Department for their own breakfast event. The highlight of the day was the recognition of the North Henderson Fire Department's 75th anniversary.At the Colona Fire District pancake breakfast, community members gathered to enjoy a delicious meal and show their support for the local firefighters. The event provided an opportunity for...

2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Hampton School District 29 rose to 88.2%

The teacher attendance rate in Hampton School District 29 rose to 88.2% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 9

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, Oct. 9

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 4

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Oct. 4

Rock Island County residents pay $14,027 in County Automobile Renting Tax in August

In August, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Galva Community Unit School District 224 reported 90.1% of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year

The teacher attendance rate in Galva Community Unit School District 224 rose to 90.1% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

On Saturday, November 4, Belleville East High School standout Darien Singleton competed in NJCAA game

The game took place in Mason City, Iowa.

Rich Central High School standout Jeremiah Dunklin’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, November 4

The Black Hawk Braves lost 72-84 in their NJCAA game against the NIACC Trojans on Saturday, November 4.

On Saturday, November 4, former Rufus King High School standout Stephen Reed’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

The game took place in Mason City, Iowa.

On Saturday, November 4, former Harlan Community Academy Hs standout Raequan Walker’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

The Black Hawk Braves lost 72-84 in their NJCAA game against the NIACC Trojans on Saturday, November 4.

Chris Allen, former Harrisburg High School standout, played on Saturday, November 4 in NJCAA game

The game took place in Mason City, Iowa.

On Saturday, November 4, Waterloo East High School standout Jamauryus Bradford-Gates competed in NJCAA game