Rock Island Today

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Henry County rose by $26,075 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 30%.

Rock Island County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Rock Island County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

World Diabetes Day: A Reminder to Prioritize Healthy Habits

Today, November 14th, marks World Diabetes Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting the adoption of healthy habits. With statistics revealing that 1 in 10 adults have diabetes and nearly half of them remain undiagnosed, this day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of understanding our risk and taking proactive measures to prevent, diagnose, and treat this chronic condition."Knowing your risk and what to do is important to support prevention, early diagnosis, and timely treatment," emphasizes the World Health Organization...

City of Moline Quad Cities Land Bank Authority Board met October 16

City of Moline Quad Cities Land Bank Authority Board met 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 16.

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Oct. 16

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Monday, Oct. 16

City of Lewistown City Council met Sept. 12

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12

Q3 2023 Recap: 7 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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

McGraw: ‘Eric Sorensen has failed to take meaningful action that would address the issues I saw first-hand at the Border’

Illinois 17th Congressional District candidate Joe McGraw noted the strain faced by social services in the wake of illegal border crossings. McGraw, who recently visited Yuma, Ariz., has expressed concern over dwindling resources as a result of the mass flow of migrants entering the U.S. illegally. According to McGraw, local organizations, such as the Yuma Food Bank, are grappling with low food supply levels due to the influx of individuals crossing the border without resources. Taking aim at incumbent U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (R-IL), McGraw accuses him of failing to take...

Rep. Swanson welcomes Monmouth College students to the Capitol

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) extended a warm welcome to a group of students from Monmouth College at the House of Representatives chamber of the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.The visit served as an opportunity for the students to gain an up-close look at the inner workings of state government and engage with their elected officials. Representative Swanson emphasized the importance of civic engagement and encouraged the students to take an active role in shaping their communities.During their visit, the students had the chance to witness...

Henry County responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

Henry County residents paid $739,898 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in August.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Sept. 12

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12

City of East Moline City Council met Oct. 16

City of East Moline City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

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

$79,465 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Rock Island County

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

Ray Maurchie, former Winnebago High School standout, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D3 game

The Augustana College Vikings won 83-60 in their NCAA D3 game against the Knox Prairie Fire on Saturday, November 11.

Andrew Ayeni and Mike Hamilton, former St. Patrick High School standouts, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D3 game