August, 2017 | Rock Island Today

Swanson veterans' resource fair draws crowd to Galesburg

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Veterans and seniors praised a veterans' resource fair put on by Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) on Tuesday in Galesburg, according to a press release.

Carbon Cliff, East Moline, Rock Island, United Township students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

Opinion: We need conservative candidates

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Establishment Republicans always promise to fight for conservative policies in the future, but when that day comes they make excuses and repeat the empty promise to fight another day.

Income tax hike will cost Preemption residents $91,578.50 more this year, ranked 11th in Mercer County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 31, 2017

Preemption taxpayers will pay an additional $91,578.50 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Rock Island Today Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Rock Island Today coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

Income tax hike will cost North Henderson residents $85,094.79 more this year, ranked 12th in Mercer County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2017

North Henderson taxpayers will pay an additional $85,094.79 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Galesburg businessman vows to get on the job if elected to U.S. House

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2017

Calling himself the job creator Illinois' 17th congressional district needs, Galesburg businessman Mark Kleine has entered the GOP race to unseat U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-East Moline), according to a press release.

Income tax hike will cost New Windsor residents $295,160.46 more this year, ranked 5th in Mercer County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2017

New Windsor taxpayers will pay an additional $295,160.46 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).