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News from January 2017

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Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board to appoint new principal for Logan Elementary School

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 23, 2017

Moline-Coal Valley School District No. 40 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 23, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Rock Island County Mental Health Board merges documents

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Rock Island County Mental Health Board met Dec. 8 to merge documents.

East Moline Public Library Board transfers funds

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The East Moline Public Library Board met Dec. 7 to transfer funds.

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Silvis finance committee prepares annual appropriations transfers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Silvis Public Safety and Finance Committee met Nov. 30 to prepare the annual appropriations transfers.

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Silvis City Council proposes ordinance amendments

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Silvis City Council met Nov. 30 to propose ordinance amendments.

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Moline library directors draft long range plan

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 21, 2017

The Moline Public Library Board of Directors met Dec. 8 to draft a long range plan.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Elsberg hopes to better South Rock Island Township as trustee

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 18, 2017

Republican businesswoman Christine Elsberg -- one of four candidates currently vying for positions as South Rock Island Township trustee -- recently offered voters a look into her qualifications via the South Rock Island Township Republicans’ Facebook page.

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Rock Island librarytrustees grant janitorial awards

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 18 to grant janitorial awards.

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Rock Island zoning board hosts hearings

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals met Dec. 7 to host hearings.

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Rock Island County Mental Health Board combines documents

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The Rock Island County Mental Health Board met Nov. 30 to combine documents.

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Black Hawk College trustees ratify expenditures

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The Black Hawk College Board of Trustees met Nov. 28 to ratify expenditures.

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Moline parks board approves 2017 meeting dates

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

The city of Moline Park and Recreation Board met Dec. 1 to approve 2017 meeting dates.

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Port Byron Planning and Zoning Committee hears update on Comprehensive Downtown Development Plan

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Port Byron Planning and Zoning Committee hears update on Comprehensive Downtown Development Plan at its meeting last week.

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Rapids City Village Board approves travel expense ordinance

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Rapids City Village Board approves travel expense ordinance at its recent meeting.

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Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals reviews request for off-street parking spaces

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals reviews request for off-street parking spaces at is meeting last week.

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River Valley District Library Board of Trustees moves to accept bids for reseal of parking lot

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 16, 2017

River Valley District Library Board of Trustees moves to accept bids for reseal of parking lot at a recent meeting.