May, 2016 | Rock Island Today

Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.

McGuire demands that legislators stop playing games

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2016

Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for the Illinois 72nd District, expressed outrage today at recent reports of two House members playing video games in the Capitol building last month while important education legislation was being debated.

Rock Island Park and Recreation Board meets, reviews monthly finance report

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2016

The City of Rock Island Park and Recreation Board gathered for a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. yesterday, May 17.

East Moline Park Board meets to appoint board member

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2016

The East Moline Park Board met at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, May 17.

Moline education board approves Committee of the Whole minutes

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Moline board of education recently called for a regular meeting, which was held on May 9.

Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals processes applicants' requests

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals met May 11 to hear requests from applicants Calvary Church Quad Cities, Jamie McDonald, Barry Harleben and Rene Guerra.

Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 board addresses physics, chemistry course update

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 board of education in the City of Moline met May 9.

Moline City Council reviews contract, resolutions

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

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

Moline Committee of the Whole gathers to approve resolutions

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Committee of the Whole in the City of Moline recently met to approve a resolution amending Budget Resolution #1148-2015 by authorizing changes to various line items in the budget for fiscal year 2016.

Milan Village Council to consider request for 'Hennepin Canal Hoopla'

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Milan Village Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 16, to consider a request for the 'Hennepin Canal Hoopla,' presented by Randy and Barb Wlaskolich.

Rock Island-Milan School District No. 41 to adopt Great Minds' Eureka Math

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Rock Island-Milan School District No. 41 board of education met May 10 to approve the adoption of Eureka Math from Great Minds for K-5th grade, beginning next school year, for a total cost is $122,333.77.

Rock Island Public Library Building and Grounds Committee to award camera bid

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

Rock Island Public Library's Building and Grounds Committee will hold a special meeting May 17 to award its main security camera bid.

Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals approves proposed Wal-Mart retail store

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2016

The Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals met April 13 to approve a request from Robert Gamrath, an attorney for Wal-Mart, for a proposed 189,541-square-foot Wal-Mart retail store and separate convenience store with gas pumps.

Smiddy called out for playing video games on House floor during debate

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 13, 2016

State Rep. Mike Smiddy (D-Port Byron) is under fire for playing video games on his cell phone during a debate on a bill to fund higher education last month.

Rock Island Public Library trustees approve SRP Kickoff event

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 13, 2016

The Rock Island Public Library board of trustees met March 15 to approve closing branch locations on Saturday, June 4, for the 'All hands on deck' SRP Kickoff event at the Main Library.

East Moline City Council approves Valley Construction Company bid

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2016

The East Moline City Council recently met to discuss authorizing the approval of the low responsive bid from Valley Construction Company.

Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee meets, discusses manager's report

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2016

The Sunset Marina Boaters Advisory Committee in Rock Island recently met to discuss the manager's report.

GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Moline Traffic Engineering Committee reviews request to grant Seton School permission to add parking

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 6, 2016

The Traffic Engineering Committee in the City of Moline met May 3 to discuss granting Seton School permission to cut into the curb on the south side of 16th Avenue to create parking.