Rock Island Today

In January, the median sale price of a home in Rock Island County rose by $33,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 76.3%.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Feb. 10

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Mathematics IAR expectations in Rock Island County in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 9,081 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 15.9% passed the Mathematics portion of the test.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending Feb. 10?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Q4 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 fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Did Mercer County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year Mathematics tests?

Out of the 928 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 17.5% passed the Mathematics portion of the test.

Mercer County collects $92,717 in County School Facility Tax in November 2023

In November 2023, Mercer County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Feb. 10?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 10

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Henry County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Henry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Mathematics IAR expectations in Henry County in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 3,402 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 23.1% passed the Mathematics portion of the test.

Desert Mountain High School standout Zach Anderson’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, February 10

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

Greeley West High School standout Colton Gillingham’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, February 10

The Augustana College Vikings won 81-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Millikin Big Blue on Saturday, February 10.

Eli Aldana, former Saint Viator High School Math Club And Math Team standout, played on Saturday, February 10 in NCAA D3 game

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

St. Patrick High School standouts Andrew Ayeni and Mike Hamilton’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, February 10