July, 2017 | Rock Island Today

How did Gerry Bustos spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Gerry Bustos's election campaign committee, Friends of Gerry Bustos, spent $1,297 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Carbon Cliff home prices rise in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Carbon Cliff rose by $11,500 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

Orion CUSD 223 holds $7.4 million in long-term debt

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Orion Community Unit School District 223 has $7,379,933 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Rock Island home prices fall in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Rock Island fell by $500 while total sales decreased by 2.6%.

How did Mike Jacobs spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Mike Jacobs's election campaign committee, Friends of Mike Jacobs, spent $5,005 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Port Byron home prices fall in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Port Byron fell by $16,000 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

Andalusia home prices rise in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Andalusia rose by $31,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

How did Andrew N Rowe spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Non partisan Andrew N Rowe's election campaign committee, Friends of Andy Rowe, spent $600 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Taylor Ridge home prices fall in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Taylor Ridge fell by $60,500 while total sales increased by 50%.

Silvis home prices fall in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Silvis fell by $34,500 while total sales increased by 25%.

Here are the 2 former employees of Cordova Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Here are the 2 former employees of Cordova Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

How did Tom Kilbride spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Non partisan Tom Kilbride's election campaign committee, Kilbride for Supreme Court Judge Committee, spent $200 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Michael W Halpin spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Michael W Halpin's election campaign committee, Friends of Mike Halpin, spent $10,609 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Milan home prices fall in June 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Milan fell by $17,500 while total sales increased by 4.8%.

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Veto override gives Illinois first budget in two years

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 6, 2017

Illinois has its first budget in more than two years after the House voted on Thursday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of three contentious bills that made it through both chambers in a special extended session.

Statehouse on lockdown after mysterious white powder thrown at governor's office

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 6, 2017

The Statehouse was on security lockdown early on Thursday after a substance was allegedly thrown at Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office, as well as the lieutenant governor's office and the House gallery.

Rock Island County taxpayers will pay an extra $34M with passage of tax hike law

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 6, 2017

Rock Island County taxpayers will see a total of $34 million in state income tax increases after SB 9, a tax hike measure, passed the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate to become law.

Colona SD 190 holds $1.1 million in long-term debt

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 6, 2017

Colona School District 190 has $1,075,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Rock Island Today.