Rock Island Today

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met November 15.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, November 15.

Rock Island City Council met December 18.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.

Rock Island City Council met December 11.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11.

Rock Island County Budget Committee met September 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island County Budget Committee met at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21.

Rock Island County Board met December 19.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island County Board met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Rock Island County Hope Creek Care Center Board of Directors met December 18.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island County Hope Creek Care Center Board of Directors met at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.

Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals met November 1.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island County Zoning Board of Appeals met at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Advisory Commission met December 19.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

City of Moline Historic Preservation Advisory Commission met at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.

City of Silvis City Council met December 19.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

City of Silvis City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Rock Island City Council met December 11.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 28, 2017

Rock Island City Council met Monday, Dec. 11.

Rock Island students raise money for clean water for Peru village

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

The water shortage in Peru and other third-world countries became a bit more real to three students in an Advanced Placement environmental science class at Rock Island-Milan School District 41.

City of Rock Island City Council will meet December 28.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

City of Rock Island City Council will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28.

Rock Island library seminar to explore how changes in digital world affect the job market

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

The Rock Island Public Library will host a seminar titled "How Technology is Changing – and Changing the Job Market" on Jan. 24 at the downtown branch, 401 19th St.

Rock Island GOP slams Halpin's alleged quid pro quo

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

The recent news that state Rep. Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) received tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from law firms and union groups has drawn the ire of the Rock Island County Republican Party.

From DuPage Policy Journal

State rollback on small business fees called a win for Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R- Peoria) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said lowering limited liability company (LLC) costs is key Illinois economic growth.

Offender paroled in zip code 61234 in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 61234, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Statewide test results: 94 percent of Willard failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

About 6 percent of Willard Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 94 percent of students failed.

Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met October 24.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Analysis: 90 percent of Willard students fail annual tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 10 percent of Willard Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Willard students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 27, 2017

About 15 percent of Willard Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 85 percent of students failed.