January, 2017 | Rock Island Today

How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

Moline police commissioners discuss vacancies

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2017

The city of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Dec. 13 to discuss vacancies.

Silvis Playground and Recreation Board presents engineering proposal

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2017

The city of Silvis Playground and Recreation Board met Oct. 6 to present an engineering proposal.

Rock Island zoning board reviews variance request

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2017

The Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals met Dec. 14 to review a variance request.

Coal Valley Board of Trustees revises business regulations

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2017

The village of Coal Valley Board of Trustees met Dec. 7 to revise business regulations.

Vikings' Ebel among nation's best free throw shooters

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2017

Hundreds of times each day, Nolan Ebel goes to the line and takes his shots.

Children's flag football, soccer programs launch in Moline

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 25, 2017

Soccer and flag football leagues for children are now underway in Moline, according to the city's parks and recreation winter/spring 2017 online program guide.

Moline traffic committee considers four-way stop request

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 25, 2017

The city of Moline Traffic Engineering Committee met Dec. 6 to consider a four-way stop request.

Moline City Council levies property taxes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 25, 2017

The Moline City Council met Dec. 6 to levy property taxes.

East Moline Library trustees transfer funds

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 25, 2017

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

Rock Island County Executive Committee reviews committee reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 25, 2017

The Rock Island County Executive Committee met Oct. 13 to review committee reports.

BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

Erosion control clinic comes to Moline

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 23, 2017

Area residents can focus sediment on Valentine’s Day when the cities of Moline and Rock Island and Rock Island County offer an urban erosion and sediment control workshop.

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Krone shares experience in run for South Rock Island trusteeship

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 23, 2017

Describing his deep community roots, Republican T.J. Krone -- who is among four candidates running for trustee in South Rock Island Township -- recently took an opportunity to tell voters about his experience and enthusiasm via Facebook.