January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Moline-Coal Valley Community Unit School District No. 40 Board hears presentation on success of reading program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Moline-Coal Valley Community Unit School District No. 40 Board hears presentation on success of reading program at its recent meeting.

Rock Island partners with state officials to determine Mississippi River flood potential

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The city of Rock Island and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Office of Water Resources (IDNR/OWR) are partnering with the Illinois State Water Survey, Rock Island District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Rock Island to assess the risk of flood in the Mississippi River watershed.

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Halpin targeted for support of Madigan in speaker's vote

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Newly elected state Rep. Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) was recently targeted by the Illinois Republican Party in a robocall asserting that he had sold out his constituents when he voted for Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as speaker of the House.

Augustana College announces three 2017 concerts for Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 15, 2017

Augustana College recently announced that its Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble will perform 'Anchored & Unbound: Songs of Faith, Hope & Freedom' at three concerts in 2017.

Rock Island announces start of library early learning programs for 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 15, 2017

The city of Rock Island recently announced the start of its library early learning programs for children under five.

Rock Island City Council distributes construction award ballots

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Rock Island City Council met Nov. 14 to distribute ballots for construction awards.

Rock Island County Board elects temporary officers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Rock Island County Board met Dec. 5 to elect temporary officers.

Rock Island committee members discuss public defender funding

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Rock Island County Budget Committee met Oct. 26 to discuss public defender funding.

Rock Island County Budget Committee considers 2017 budget

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Rock Island County Budget Committee met Nov. 22 to consider the 2017 budget.

Moline-Coal Valley SD board presents financial report

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 14, 2017

The Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board of Education met Oct. 10 to present the 2016 financial report.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.