Rock Island Today

The Augustana women’s tennis team has proven it can dominate on the court and in the classroom.

Mercer clerk hopeful says GOP work has made him ready to serve

Mercer County's Republican Party chairman says running for county clerk has been a longtime dream.

Ridgewood Elementary School post test results

Ridgewood Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Viola

The Village of Viola budget was $1.04 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,378.67 per household.

Ridgewood Elementary School post test results

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 29, 2017

Ridgewood Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Village of Andalusia Village Board met February 20

Village of Andalusia Village Board met 7 p.m. Monday, February 20.

Dixon mayor sees state finding more ways to grab money without reforms

Dixon Mayor Li Arellano says Illinois is now taking from Peter to pay Peter.

Rock Island GOP offers fair fun, coffee conversation

The Rock Island Republican Organization highlighted a number of upcoming events in a recent newsletter, including the Illinois State Fair and several opportunities to engage with state lawmakers.

The price of local government: Village of Seaton

The Village of Seaton budget was $145,886.52 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,215.72 per household.

Rock Island Center for Math & Science post test results

Rock Island Center for Math & Science's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

Rock Island company stays put despite political pull elsewhere

Hank Gray put his faith in political change, not geographical.

State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

Moline restaurants want patrons to know they didn't put sales tax hike on menu

Businesses in Moline have been dealing with some confused customers after a sales tax increase went into effect earlier this month.

Swanson sees alternate school funding bill as three times better

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is counting on Gov. Bruce Rauner to give students in his district a much better school experience than what is proposed under the Senate's current education funding bill, SB1.

Northside Elementary School post test results