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These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

Henry County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, Geneseo High School had the biggest enrollment among Henry County schools.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

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

Henry County residents pay $200,826 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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

Mercer County residents pay $83,250 in County School Facility Tax in September

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

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Sept. 26

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26

From NW Illinois News

Candidate Chris Bishop encourages applicants for open police officer jobs

By Rock Island Today Reports | 12 months ago

As Illinois and the nation grapple with a law enforcement shortage, Chris Bishop, a candidate for the Illinois State Senate's 37th District, has highlighted efforts by the City of Sterling, which is seeking to hire new police officers.

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

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

Henry County collects $118,170 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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

Rock Island County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

Moline Senior High School stood out in Rock Island County with 2,100 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Department of Commerce Announces New Back 2 Business Grants

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched a new grant program called the Illinois B2B NewBiz grant. This program aims to provide financial relief to businesses that started during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those in industries that were severely impacted by it. The grants are specifically designed for businesses that have not been eligible for state grants and most federal emergency support until now.Business owners who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the Illinois B2B NewBiz grant on the grant portal, available...

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Sept. 26

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Moline Police Pension Board met Oct. 26

City of Moline Police Pension Board met Thursday, Oct. 26

Report: At Jane Addams Elementary School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

Hispanic students, constituting 10.8% or 31 of Jane Addams Elementary School's total student population of 288, accounted for four out of the six total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per eight students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Lewistown TIF Committee met Sept. 26

City of Lewistown TIF Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Oct. 26

City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Thursday, Oct. 26

On Wednesday, November 29, former Desert Mountain High School standout Zach Anderson’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

The game took place in Naperville, Illinois.

On Wednesday, November 29, former Greeley West High School standout Colton Gillingham’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

The Augustana College Vikings lost 59-61 in their NCAA D3 game against the North Central Cardinals on Wednesday, November 29.

Maddux Dieckman, former Moline High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

The game took place in Naperville, Illinois.

On Wednesday, November 29, former Campo Verde High School standout Justin Garcia’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game