Rock Island Today

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2023

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

Henry County residents pay $2.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2023

In 2022, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2023

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

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Edison Junior High School in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2023

Black students, constituting 34.8% or 146 of Edison Junior High School's total student population of 419, accounted for 33 out of the 48 total suspensions (68.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per four students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Kewanee City Council met Oct. 10

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2023

City of Kewanee City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

From Rockford Sun

McGraw: ‘It is devastating to watch the Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies wreak havoc across our home state’

By Rock Island Today Reports | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, who is running for the 17th Congressional District, has voiced his concern over the escalating car theft incidents in Illinois. He stressed his commitment to public safety.

Illinois Firearm Deer Season Concluded with Over 76,000 Deer Harvested

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 15, 2023

Illinois deer hunters have wrapped up the primary firearm season, with a total harvest of 76,232 deer. Although this number is slightly lower than last year's harvest of 76,854 deer, it still represents a successful season for hunters in the state.The data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) shows that the seven-day 2023 Illinois firearm deer season saw a slight decrease in the number of deer harvested compared to the previous year. However, it is important to note that these numbers are preliminary and subject to change as more data is collected....

Henry County home valuation prices rose in November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 15, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Henry County rose by $10,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 20%.

City of Lewistown City Council met Oct. 10

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 15, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Nov. 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 15, 2023

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, Nov. 14

From Rockford Sun

McGraw: ‘Everything from Christmas trees to groceries is more expensive this year’

By Rock Island Today Reports | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, who is vying for the 17th Congressional District seat, has voiced his concerns about the escalating cost of living. He holds President Joe Biden and incumbent Representative Eric Sorensen responsible for what he describes as their "out-of-control spending agenda." McGraw underscored the increasing expenses and attributed the soaring prices to the economic policies of the present administration.

Henry County residents paid 21st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 14, 2023

Henry County residents paid $9.1 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per county in 2022.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 14, 2023

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

City of Lewistown City Council met Nov. 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 14, 2023

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Rock Island County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime 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.

From Rockford Sun

McGraw on border visit: ‘What I saw was horrifying, and it affects every single one of us’

By Rock Island Today Reports | 11 months ago

Judge Joe McGraw, a candidate for the 17th Congressional District, recently shared his alarming experience after a recent visit to the southern border in Yuma, Arizona, calling it horrifying and insisting it affects every American.

Prairie State sales taxes: Henry County residents paid 26th-largest sum in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 13, 2023

Henry County residents paid $762,452 in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per county in September.

City of Moline Human Rights Commission met Oct. 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 13, 2023

City of Moline Human Rights Commission met Monday, Oct. 9

City of Geneseo City Council met Nov. 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 13, 2023

City of Geneseo City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Q3 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 12, 2023

There were four offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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.