November, 2016 | Rock Island Today

McGuire laments high court ruling against redistricting-reform ballot item

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 7, 2016

The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year to keep a referendum on redistricting reform off the November ballot is just another example of how nothing in the state will change until voters elect new leaders, Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for the District 72 state House seat, told Rock Island Today.

McGuire: Lawmakers should view poll results as property-tax barometer

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 6, 2016

A recent poll from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale indicates that Illinois tax rates are a big factor in residents’ desire to move out of the state.

McGuire reaches out to Andalusia residents during campaign stop

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 6, 2016

The Village of Andalusia received a visit this week from Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for the District 72 state House seat. McGuire visited Community Baptist Church on its 49th anniversary and met with Pastor William Gluck.

Davenport West All-State hoopster aims to excel anew at Rock Island High

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 4, 2016

Chrislyn Carr said being new at Rock Island High School has gone quite well, but said “it was a big change.”

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

Moline Parks and Rec's final 2016 youth gymnastics classes start soon

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2016

The final sessions of 2016 for three youth gymnastics programs in Moline will start Nov. 26, according to www.moline.il.us.

GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

McGuire hails state initiative's effort to reduce bureaucratic red tape

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2016

The newly created Illinois Competiveness Council has one job: Find ways to cut red tape.

Moline-Coal Valley SD board views data presentation

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

The Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board of Education met Oct. 10 to view a data dashboard presentation.

Rock Island library board reviews janitorial services bid

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 20 to review a janitorial services bid.

Moline-Coal Valley SD board provides summer project updates

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

The Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board of Education met Sept. 12 to provide updates on summer projects.

Rock Island County Public Works Committee awards bids

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

The Rock Island County Public Works Committee met Sept. 14 to award bids.

Rock Island County Administration Committee considers approving claims

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

The Rock Island County Administration Committee met Sept. 13 to consider approving claims.

Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).