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News from May 2016

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East Moline mayor, City Council approve contract for fireworks display

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 6, 2016

The East Moline mayor and the City Council met April 4 to approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with J&M Displays, to provide fireworks at the July 4 fireworks display, to be held July 3.

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East Moline mayor, Committee of the Whole discuss redevelopment agreement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 6, 2016

The East Moline Committee of the Whole met with the mayor on April 4 to discuss the redevelopment agreement between the city and River Eagle Investments LLC.

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McGuire expresses dismay at Illinois education funding bill

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 5, 2016

Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for the Illinois House seat in District 72, expressed her dismay Thursday at a proposed state Senate Democratic-led education funding bill, which the Illinois State Board of Education said Wednesday would benefit Chicago Public Schools at expense of other school districts.

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East Moline Committee of the Whole discusses community development projects, boiler replacement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 4, 2016

The Committee of the Whole in East Moline recently met to discuss the replacement of a wastewater treatment plant boiler.

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Moline City Council authorizes mayor, city clerk to execute contract

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2016

The Moline City Council recently gathered to discuss a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute a contract with Miller Trucking & Excavating Inc. for Project #1245, reconstruction of 21st Avenue West of 53rd Street, in the amount of $869,314.

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Moline City Council discusses establishment of Enterprise Zone

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2016

The Moline City Council recently met to discuss an ordinance related to the establishment of an Enterprise Zone in the County of Rock Island.

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Moline education board gathers to discuss Senate Bill 100

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

The board of education in the City of Moline met March 14 to discuss the implementation of Senate Bill 100.

Chicago schools spend 33 percent more than Rock Island Sd 41

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Operational spending at Longfellow Elementary School in Rock Island is 33 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 33 percent more than Rock Island Sd 41

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Operational spending at Earl H. Hanson Elementary School in Rock Island is 33 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 27 percent more than East Moline Sd 37

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Operational spending at Glenview Middle School in Rock Island is 27 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 33 percent more than Rock Island Sd 41

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Operational spending at Edison Junior High School in Rock Island is 33 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Former state university employee Loete paid in $6K to pension fund, could collect $374K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state university employee Karen Loete, who retired in April 2016, saved $5,628 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Campbell paid in $113K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.47M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Janet Campbell, who retired in April 2016, saved $112,629 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Small paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $136K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Joan Small, who retired in April 2016, saved $8,318 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Emmons paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $375K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2016

Former state school employee Donna Emmons, who retired in April 2016, saved $25,804 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.