Rock Island Today

The village of Coal Valley Board of Trustees met Nov. 16 to review a no parking issue.

Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Augustana women's lacrosse team to host recruiting event

The Augustana women's lacrosse team will host a junior recruiting day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18 at Thorson-Lucken Field in Rock Island, according to the school's athletic website.

Vikings name Asquini football team MVP for 2016

Jack Asquini finished his Augustana football career by receiving the team MVP award for the 2016 season, according to the school's athletic website.

High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Silvis City Council amends bidding ordinance

The Silvis City Council met Dec. 20 to amend a bidding ordinance.

East Moline committee members discuss housing chickens

The city of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Dec. 19th to discuss housing chickens.

City of Moline Municipal Officers Electoral Board December 22, 2016 Agenda

The city of Moline Municipal Officers Electoral Board met Dec. 22 to review cases.

Moline-Coal Valley SD board hears public comments

The Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board of Education met Dec. 12 to hear public comments.

Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.

Eight liquor law violations reported on Augustana College campus in 2016

There were 8 on-campus liquor law violations in 2016 on the campus of Augustana College, located in Rock Island, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Two aggravated assaults reported on Augustana College campus in 2016

There were 2 on-campus aggravated assaults in 2016 on the campus of Augustana College, located in Rock Island, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.

Former state school employee Turilli paid in $4K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $253K in retirement

Former state school employee Laurie Turilli, who retired in January 2017, saved $4,229 toward a pension over 4 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Trulson paid in $38K to pension fund, could collect $637K in retirement

Former state university employee Mark Trulson, who retired in January 2017, saved $37,648 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sherman paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $285K in retirement

Former state school employee Glenn Sherman, who retired in January 2017, saved $15,239 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Skjerseth paid in $6K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $141K in retirement

Former state school employee Laurie Skjerseth, who retired in January 2017, saved $5,851 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Davies paid in $70K to pension fund, could collect $1.19M in retirement