Rock Island Today

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Rock Island City Council authorizes tax abatements

The Rock Island City Council met Dec. 12 to authorize tax abatements.

Rock Island City Council reviews IT budget

The Rock Island City Council met Nov. 28 to review the IT budget.

Rock Island City Council begins property naturalization

The Rock Island City Council met Dec. 5 to begin property naturalization.

Moline fire department tax board purchases new refrigerator

The Moline Fire Department Foreign Fire Tax Board met Dec. 13 to purchase the new refrigerator.

Sterilite considers Quad City site for 7th facility

Sterilite — the name behind many a household product — may be setting down roots and stimulating the local economy close by the communities of Rock Island, Moline and East Moline, the Quad Cities Chamber announced recently.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

South Moline Township supervisor embarks on re-election campaign

Coming to the end of what he believes to be four successful years, South Moline Township Supervisor Tracy Best has decided to try for four more and has launched his campaign for re-election on April 5.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

Rock Island GOP beckons residents to upcoming social events

RICO GOP, the county’s Republican organization, recently listed 10 special events coming up in the next few months for constituents to mark on their calendars, including a grand opening, committee meetings, workshops and candidate appearances.

Moline Zoning Hearing Officer considers variance requests

The city of Moline Zoning Hearing Officer met Dec. 15 to consider variance requests.

Rock Island litigation committee views risk management presentation

The Rock Island County Litigation Committee met Dec. 14 to view a risk management presentation.

Moline Committee of the Whole enters licensing agreement

The city of Moline Committee of the Whole met Dec. 13 to enter a property management licensing agreement.

Moline City Council amends taxation code

The Moline City Council met Dec. 13 to amend the taxation code.

Rock Island Public Library trustees review fundraising study

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 6 to review the fundraising study.

Moline Zoning Hearing Officer reviews variance requests

The city of Moline Zoning Hearing Officer met Dec. 15 to review variance requests.

Rock Island council members discuss Quad City initiatives