Rock Island Today

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 6, 2024

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 8.

Did Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.1% of Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Test expectations: How many Silvis School District 34 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 6, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 91.7% of Silvis School District 34 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Nov. 7

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 6, 2024

Rock Island County Emergency Telephone System Board met Tuesday, Nov. 7

From NW Illinois News

37th State Senate District candidate Arellano: ‘I resolve to support candidates who will work diligently to lower taxes and reduce wasteful government spending’

By Rock Island Today Reports | 10 months ago

Li Arellano, a candidate for the 37th State Senate District, is urging voters to support candidates who are committed to lowering taxes and reducing government spending in 2024. Drawing from his experience as a former small business owner dealing with high taxes and regulations, as well as his tenure as the Mayor of Dixon where he demonstrated conservative fiscal leadership, Arellano emphasizes the need for candidates who are dedicated to fiscal responsibility.

Did Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 93.9% of Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

McGraw: ‘Eric Sorensen has repeatedly voted against protecting our southern border’

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

Judge Joe McGraw, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has criticized incumbent Eric Sorensen and President Joe Biden for what he perceives as their failure to secure the southern border. McGraw contends that the surge of illegal immigrants and the influx of fentanyl into America, exacerbated by Sorensen and Biden’s leadership, are detrimental to local communities and overburdening social services.

Mercer County residents pay $978,657 in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

In 2022, Mercer County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Did Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.2% of Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Senator Anderson calls migrant crisis hypocritical

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

State Senator Neil Anderson has criticized Governor JB Pritzker and state and federal Democrats for prioritizing migrants over tax-paying residents in Illinois. Senator Anderson expressed his concern, stating, "This administration has made it clear that the hard-working law-abiding citizens of our state don't matter." He highlighted the struggles faced by residents, such as reduced incomes and increased prices for daily needs, while the governor spends billions of taxpayer dollars on non-citizens.Governor Pritzker has passed the largest budget in state history, with...

Rock Island County collects $11,101 in County Automobile Renting Tax in October

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

In October, Rock Island County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Nov. 7

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Nov. 7

Rock Island County P25 Policy Working Group met Dec. 7

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 5, 2024

Rock Island County P25 Policy Working Group met Thursday, Dec. 7

Rock Island County residents pay $415,941 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

In October, Rock Island County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Moline responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during October 2023

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

Moline residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in October 2023.

Alwood Community Unit School District 225: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.4% of Alwood Community Unit School District 225 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Test expectations: How many Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 96.3% of Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Who’s playing on the college Black Hawk Braves in the basketball 2023-2024 season?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

There are 16 players on the Black Hawk Braves roster for the college basketball 2023-2024 season.

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Nov. 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 4, 2024

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Monday, Nov. 6