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91.8% of teachers remain in their positions year-over-year in Rock Island County schools

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $72,107, 91.8% of teachers remain on their positions in Rock Island County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 2

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2025

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 2

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2025

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Lewistown City Council met Oct. 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2025

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28

Hammond-Henry Hospital CEO says equitable healthcare is both moral duty and business strategy

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 1, 2025

Hospital and health system leaders are increasingly focusing on health equity as both a moral obligation and a strategic necessity.

Senator Neil Anderson criticizes new energy bill for raising costs and limiting local control

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has expressed strong opposition to the recently passed “Energy Omnibus Bill,” criticizing its impact on downstate Illinois residents and its approach to energy policy. “Once again, downstate Illinois...

Illinois lawmakers approve transit funding shift; senior tax relief advances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 31, 2025

During the final week of the fall veto session, Illinois lawmakers addressed major issues related to public transit funding and energy policy.

Illinois opens applications for $56M law enforcement camera grant

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) has opened the application period for its Fiscal Year 2026 Law Enforcement Camera Grant.

City of Moline announces return of “Get Grinched Deliveries” for holiday season

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Moline is bringing back its "Get Grinched Deliveries" event for 2025.

United Township High School senior serves as page for Illinois House

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 29, 2025

Demetrius Williams III, a senior at United Township High School in East Moline, participated as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Rock Island Metro area competing on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 29, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former Rock Island Metro area high school stars will be competing.

Rep. Swanson welcomes local students as House pages at state capitol

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed Max and Sully Weaver to the Illinois House of Representatives chamber on Tuesday, where the brothers served as House pages for the day. “Max and Sully are two outstanding students with bright...

Ward 7 community meeting set for November 5 at Moline Public Library

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

A community meeting for residents of Ward 7 in Moline is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Moline Public Library, located at 3210 41st Street.