February, 2017 | Rock Island Today

Moline committee authorizes storm sewer repair payment

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The city of Moline Committee of the Whole met Jan. 17 to authorize a payment for storm sewer repairs.

Charter Township of Hampton makes budget adjustments

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The Charter Township of Hampton met Jan. 17 to make budget adjustments.

Silvis City Council reviews staff reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 11, 2017

The Silvis City Council met Jan. 17 to review staff reports.

Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.

Iowa state bowling tournament returns to Quad Cities

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2017

Bowling will be taking over the late-winter and spring weekends in the Quad Cities.

Illinois may be heading for recession, think tank reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Senate's proposed tax increase likely to encourage more out-migration

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2017

As state income taxes go up, Illinois’ population continues to drop -- dramatically.

Rock Island County committee reviews staff reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2017

The Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met Jan. 11 to review staff reports.

Port Byron trustees review December finance reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2017

The village of Port Byron Board of Trustees met Jan. 17 to review December finance reports.

Port Byron Board of Trustees approves tax levy

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2017

The village of Port Byron Board of Trustees met Dec. 5 to approve tax levy.

Carbon Cliff trustee collect tires for environmental project

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 9, 2017

The village of Carbon Cliff Board of Trustees met Jan. 3 to collect tires for environmental project.

Illinois data analysis finds voters registered up to 4 times

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 8, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.