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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Rock Island County residents paid 16th-largest sum in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 13, 2025

Rock Island County residents paid just under $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per county in August.

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City of Moline Human Rights Commission met October 13

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 13, 2025

City of Moline Human Rights Commission met 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 13

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Henry County residents paid 24th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 12, 2025

Henry County residents paid $956,608 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in August.

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City of Moline Library Board met Sept. 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 12, 2025

City of Moline Library Board met Thursday, Sept. 11.

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City of Geneseo City Council met Sept. 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 12, 2025

City of Geneseo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9.

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Prairie State Taxes: Mercer County residents rank 73rd in total sales taxes paid for August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 11, 2025

Mercer County residents paid $183,751 in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Mercer County residents pay $109,620 in County School Facility Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 11, 2025

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

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Moline responsible for 44th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 11, 2025

Moline residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Hammond-Henry Hospital announces breast cancer awareness event featuring new screening technology

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 10, 2025

The Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo will host a breast cancer awareness event titled “Turn Up the Pink” on Thursday, October 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Attendees are directed to use the North Entrance for access.

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Rock Island County collects $515,634 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Moline announces fall leaf collection schedule and guidelines

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Moline will start its annual leaf vacuuming service and sticker-free yard waste bag collection on Monday, October 13, 2025.

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Henry County residents pay $482,404 in County School Facility Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 9, 2025

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

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Moline introduces riverfront redevelopment plan focused on community spaces

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 9, 2025

Moline officials, in collaboration with Renew Moline and industry professionals, have developed the Moline River Front + Centre Plan to enhance the area around and beneath the I-74 bridge.

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$138,383 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 8, 2025

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

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1 bank failure in Rock Island County since 2012

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 8, 2025

There were more than 130 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2025, one of which occurred in Rock Island County.

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10,728 white students enrolled in Rock Island County districts in 2023-24 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.1% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as white.

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$84,444 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

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

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Illinois General Assembly prepares for fall veto session addressing major fiscal issues

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is set to reconvene in Springfield for its annual two-week Veto Session, scheduled from October 14-16 and October 28-30.

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Wheelock Velie neighborhood plans cleanup event for October 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The Wheelock Velie neighborhood in Moline will hold a cleanup event on Saturday, October 11.

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Moline hosts drive-thru toy drive for Toys for Tots on October 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 7, 2025

The City of Moline’s Care Crew, an employee-led group, will host a Drive-Thru Toy Drive on Friday, October 17.