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News from April 2016

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Bicycle Rock Island to hold meeting focused on improving biking convenience

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

Bicycle Rock Island, a local group, will hold a public meeting on April 12 in the Community Room of the Rock Island Public Library to develop ideas for improving the safety and convenience of biking in Rock Island.

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Rock Island approves controlled burn at Sylvan Slough

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The City of Rock Island Recreation and Park Board voted Jan. 19 in favor of a controlled burn at the Sylvan Slough Natural Area that will cost the city approximately $16,123.

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Moline Traffic Committee meets, reviews parking change requests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The Moline Traffic Engineering Committee met yesterday at the Moline Public Works Department to discuss a variety of parking issues.

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Moline Project Management Team considers delaying The Mills, WIU riverfront campus

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The City of Moline Project Management Team discussed delaying two local development projects March 16 at Renew Moline.

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Rock Island adopts Greenbush neighborhood plan

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The Rock Island City Council voted unanimously in favor of incorporating a new Greenbush neighborhood plan into the city's Comprehensive Plan March 14 at Rock Island City Hall.

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Rock Island to close 23rd Street at Sixth Avenue

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The City of Rock Island will close the intersection of 23rd Street and Sixth Avenue Thursday as crews resume their work on new sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, sewer and pavement repairs.

19.8% of R I Primary Academy Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 19.8% of R I Primary Academy students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

23.6% of United Township High School Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 23.6% of United Twp High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

18.2% of Bowlesburg Elementary School Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 5, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 18.2% of Bowlesburg Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

20.7% of Denkmann Elementary School Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 5, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 20.7% of Denkmann Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Rock Island closes 18th Street at Sixth Avenue for construction

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2016

The City of Rock Island closed the intersection of 18th Street and Sixth Avenue today as crews prepare to build new roads, sidewalks and pedestrian ramps.

17.2% of RICMS Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 17.2% of RICMS students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

13.2% of Earl H Hanson Elementary School Students Pass State Tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 4, 2016

In the county of Rock Island, 13.2% of Earl H Hanson Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Savanna's mayor attends veterans ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 2, 2016

Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie was one of over 150 attendees at the National Vietnam Veterans Day commemorative service on March 26.

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Former state school employee Broughton paid in $105K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.68M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state school employee Susan Broughton, who retired in March 2016, saved $105,026 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Burge paid in $66K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $938K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state school employee Denise Burge, who retired in March 2016, saved $66,440 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Bradley paid in $171K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.63M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state school employee Cheryl Bradley, who retired in March 2016, saved $170,665 toward a pension over 36 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Brown paid in $2K to pension fund, could collect $69K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state university employee Debra Brown, who retired in March 2016, saved $2,389 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Gray paid in $222K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.35M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state school employee Thomas Gray, who retired in March 2016, saved $222,064 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Miller paid in $46K to pension fund, could collect $821K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 1, 2016

Former state university employee Vicky Miller, who retired in March 2016, saved $45,783 toward a pension over 14 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.