Former state school employee Julie Evans, who retired in December 2016, saved $85,722 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Linda Prewitt, who retired in December 2016, saved $55,963 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Cynthia Johnson, who retired in December 2016, saved $19,861 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Jerry Shirk, who retired in December 2016, saved $1,985 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Anthony Allen, who retired in December 2016, saved $67,425 toward a pension over 16 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

The Rock Island City Council met Nov. 14 to present financial management report.

The Rock Island Park & Recreation Board met Oct. 18 to preserve artwork.

The Rock Island Park & Recreation Board met Nov. 15 to review manager reports.

The Moline Public Library Policy and Public Relations Committee met Oct. 25 to discuss the public information policy.

The East Moline Foreign Fire Board met Nov. 22 to purchase bonds.

17th Dist State Cent Comm Don Johnston Campaign has received $2,000 in contributions in 2016 from eight donors.

17th Dist State Cent Comm Don Johnston Campaign has received $2,000 in contributions in 2016 from eight donors.

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.

Village of Coal Valley Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Port Byron Board of Trustees receives update on TIF program at its recent meeting.

Edward J. Burke, (70 W. Madison St., Suite 4300, Chicago), donated $3,000 to Rock Island's Friends of Mike Halpin on Jan. 4, 2016.

Silvis City Council considers vote on excavator purchase at its meeting yesterday.

Rock Island County Executive Committee hears various committee reports at its recent meeting.

Rock Island City Council tours remodeled offices in City Hall prior to recent regular meeting.

Neil Bluhm, (900 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago), donated $2,500 to Hillsdale's Mike Smiddy for State Representative on Nov. 1, 2016.