February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Pauley delivers State of the City address at council meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 12, 2016

Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley delivered his State of the City address recently during a City Council meeting

Great Saukie Adventure Run promises fun, food, beer

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 11, 2016

The first-ever Great Saukie Adventure Run will take place 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Saukie Golf Course.

Rock Island announces winter recreation activities

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

The city of Rock Island announced its list of winter recreational activities Friday.

Rock Island to close Fifth Street for utility repairs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

Rock Island officials announced Tuesday that Fifth Street will be closed between 17th and 18th avenues beginning Thursday at 6 a.m.

Rock Island's library upgrades its website to be more mobile-friendly

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

The Rock Island Public library recently unveiled a new version of its website designed to be more compatible for smartphone and tablet users.

Rock Island hosts parent's night out for Valentine's Day

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley announced a number of upcoming local events during his regular Update Rock Island at the Feb. 8 City Council meeting.

Milan passes 2015 tax levy

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

The Village of Milan board of trustees unanimously approved the village's 2015 tax levy during a recent meeting.

Milan City Council to review, approve bill payments

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

The Milan City Council will review and approve payment of bills at its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Milan Municipal Building's Council Chamber.

Rock Island considers pickup truck leases, zoning variances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2016

The Rock Island City Council held a study session Monday at City Hall to review motions on the table for the next city council meeting.

House candidate Brandi McGuire aims to help people living with disabilities

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

At a time when many services to people with disabilities are being cut due to Illinois’ drawn-out budget crisis, Brandi McGuire, who is running for the state House of Representatives in the 72nd District, hopes to help Illinois citizens living with disabilities and continues to advocate for their rights.

Rock Island candidates weigh in on efforts to solve Illinois pension crisis

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

Illinois' pension crisis has ignited a lot of debate about how best to solve what some have referred to as the nation’s worst pension crisis, with many placing blame on legislators.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports legislative redistricting amendment

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce said recently it is supporting the Independent Maps campaign to put a legislative redistricting map amendment question on the November ballot.

'Passing the FACT Act is critical,' says IL civil justice group

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and fellow members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on the proposed Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act (S. 357), which passed the U.S. House last month.

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association advocates solutions to reduce drug costs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2016

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt offered several market-based solutions for escalating drug prices during his testimony presented Thursday before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.