Rock Island Today

Henry County Republicans are pinning their hopes on Cleveland Village Clerk and former local Tea Party chairman Jon Zahm to unseat longtime Clerk/Recorder Barbara Link in next year's general election, a county GOP official said during a recent interview.

Evans says out-migration, high property taxes are reasons change is needed in Springfield

Glen Evans sees his run against Rep. Michael Halpin (D-Rock Island) in the 72nd House District as being all about necessity.

Whiteside County Health Department to receive grant for community health building

The Illinois Capital Development Board will soon release a $329,250 grant earmarked for the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC).

Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub promotes local defense industry businesses

The Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub has worked over the past year to help area businesses in the defense industry supply chain adapt to changing business environments, according to a release from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley to host annual gala

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV) gala is the place to be Jan. 27, and it’s for a good cause.

Iowa Senior Games coming to Quad Cities

Seniors from throughout the Midwest are invited to register for the Winter Iowa Senior Games, an annual competition that will be held from Feb. 23 to 25 in the Quad Cities this year, according to a release from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

Statewide test results: 71 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr failed English language arts

About 29 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 71 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 76 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 24 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 81 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr students failed math

About 19 percent of Cambridge Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 81 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Cambridge Community students failed math

About 36 percent of Cambridge Community Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Cambridge Community failed English language arts

About 35 percent of Cambridge Community Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 65 percent of students failed.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61265 in July

Three offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61265, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Analysis: 65 percent of Cambridge Community students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 35 percent of Cambridge Community Grade School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Thomas Jefferson failed English language arts

About 20 percent of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 80 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Thomas Jefferson students failed math

About 22 percent of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61231 in July

Two offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61231, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Statewide test results: 53 percent of C. R. Hanna failed English language arts

About 47 percent of C. R. Hanna Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 53 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 53 percent of C. R. Hanna students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 47 percent of C. R. Hanna Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Analysis: 79 percent of Thomas Jefferson students fail annual tests