February, 2017 | Rock Island Today

Cordova Board of Trustees presents piping costs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 22, 2017

The village of Cordova Board of Trustees met Nov. 10 to present piping costs.

Port Byron trustees discuss eWaste pickup

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 22, 2017

The village of Port Byron Board of Trustees met Jan. 3 to discuss eWaste pickup.

Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals hosts public hearing

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 21, 2017

The Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 18 to host a public hearing.

Hinsdale fire commissioners appoints probationary firefighters

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 21, 2017

The Hinsdale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Jan. 17 to appoint probationary firefighters.

Rock Island City Council presents beautification awards

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 21, 2017

The Rock Island City Council met Jan. 16 to present beautification awards.

Silvis City Council renews auditing contract

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 21, 2017

The Silvis City Council met Jan. 17 to renew an auditing contract.

State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

South Rock Island Township Republicans to run as team for local board

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Current South Rock Island Township Assessor Nichole Finnie and trustee Dr. Kim Shuda have teamed up with members of the community to run as a team for board positions in the upcoming spring election.

Students receive $7,000 in Thoms Family Above & Beyond Scholarships

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Rock Island and Milan School District recently recognized the winner and runners-up of the Thoms Family Above & Beyond Scholarship.

Rock Island now selling surplus equipment with The Public Group

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

The city of Rock Island recently partnered with The Public Group to sell some of the city’s used surplus items, including equipment and vehicles.

Moline's Anderson endorses GOP slate for South Rock Island Township races

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) endorsed the RICo GOP slate for South Rock Island Township recently.

State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

Rauner provides budget address update

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.