July, 2016 | Rock Island Today

Rock Island Public Library Board Personnel & Policy Committee to hold special meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 31, 2016

The Rock Island Public Library Board Personnel & Policy Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Too much government in Rock Island, claim Republicans

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 31, 2016

Querying whether Rock Island County (Rico) Schools really need additional administrative staff, the Rock Island County Republicans group recently voiced agreement with a local writer who expressed frustration at perceived excessive numbers of government personnel.

Moline Public Library Board approves agenda, hears director's report

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 30, 2016

Members of the Moline Public Library Board met Thursday, June 9.

East Moline Library Board gathers to review finances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 30, 2016

The East Moline Library Board met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 27.

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DCFS honors college-bound youth with scholarships at Chicago event

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 30, 2016

From such diverse towns as Normal and Equity — alongside several out-of-state communities — 53 recent Illinois high school graduates will advance to college thanks in part to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) scholarships.

Silvis City Council meeting focuses on consent agenda

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 30, 2016

The Silvis City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

McGuire: Inflated university pensions, salaries weighing on system

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

Brandi McGuire, a Republican running for the 72nd District State House seat, recently responded to the state’s current woes with her own perspective on university professors’ pay, asking whether their compensation is fair.

Moline Township reviews vacancy declaration

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

The Moline Township board of trustees met at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12.

Rock River Library District details board of trustees meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

The Rock River Library District board of trustees met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20.

Rock Island Milan School District 41 releases education board agenda

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

The Rock Island Milan School District 41 board of education met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Cordova trustees discuss construction projects

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

The City of Cordova board of trustees met Thursday, July 14.

Rock River Public Library District details recent meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2016

The Rock River Public Library District met at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 20.

WIU, Carl Sandburg College refresh alliance for student transitions

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 28, 2016

Western Illinois University and Carl Sandburg College recently extended their existing decade-long commitment to collaborate on economical quality education for Western Illinois students and continue joint offerings, announcing the renewal from Macomb and Galesburg, respectively.