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

6,447 white students enrolled in Henry County districts in 2023-24 school year

In Henry County school districts, 6,447 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Rock Island Library Board Finance Committee will meet October 6

City of Rock Island Library Board Finance Committee will meet at Monday, October 6

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Sept. 2

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of East Moline City Council met Sept. 2

City of East Moline City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Aledo City Council met Sept. 2

City of Aledo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

UnityPoint Health opens new pediatric cardiology clinic at Blank Children's Hospital

UnityPoint Health – Blank Children’s Hospital is expanding its pediatric care offerings with the launch of a new cardiology clinic.

Hammond-Henry Hospital CFO Jodie Criswell named among top rural hospital finance leaders

Jodie Criswell, Chief Financial Officer at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the top 38 rural hospital and health system CFOs to know in 2025.

Mercer County taxpayers give $41,005 in County Sales Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 4, 2025

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

$33,126 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Mercer County

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

Representative Swanson addresses state budget cuts and proposes tax relief measures

Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued an executive order directing Illinois state agencies to reduce spending by 4%.

City of Moline releases October employee newsletter

The City of Moline has released its employee newsletter, titled "8@8," for October 3, 2025.

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Which high school alumni from Rock Island Metro area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

The week beginning Monday, Oct. 6 will showcase these former Rock Island Metro area high school standouts.

Rock Island County collects just over $1.6 million in County School Facility Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 2, 2025

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

Moline announces free family Halloween festival at Bass Street Landing

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 2, 2025

Families in Moline are invited to attend the Boo!

Rock Island County Education: 1,564 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as multiracial.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Mercer County districts in 2023-24 school year?

In Mercer County school districts, 44 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Henry County collects $238,843 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

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

UnityPoint Health centers receive national accreditation for breast cancer care

Three cancer care centers operated by UnityPoint Health have received national accreditation for their breast cancer care services.

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Which Rock Island Metro area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Oct. 4?