April, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 townships in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 19, 2018

Rock Island, Moline and South Moline employ the fewest government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Milan to celebrate opening of three businesses

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2018

Three businesses in the Milan-area are scheduled to hold opening ceremonies in May, the Milan Chamber of Commerce said in a recent bulletin.

Illinois Extension courses available in Milan

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2018

Thanks to a law passed more than a century ago, the University of Illinois Extension program is offering 10 courses on topics that include such areas of community interest as horticulture and agriculture.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.

Harlan wants to 'take party back' as State Central Committee member

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2018

Conservative Patrick Harlan of Galesburg ran for Republican State Central Committee in the 17th Congressional District to “take the party back” from those who believe in “titles more than principles.”

Report: 37.8% of Kewanee Community Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 37.8 percent of the Kewanee Community Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension

21 offenders paroled in zip code 61265 in October

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2018

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

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

McCombie calls on legislature to put public safety above politics and pass the Pam Knight Bill

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2018

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pleaded with the public to call on their legislators to pass public safety legislation that was shot down due to Democrats.

Top 2 Edgington home sales for 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $134,900 to purchase a home on June 1 paid the top home sale price for Edgington in 2017.

Top 2 Cedar Brook home sales for 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $180,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 20 paid the top home sale price for Cedar Brook in 2017.

Evans, a lifelong Illinois resident, campaigning on bringing jobs to the state

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2018

Glen Evans, who is looking to unseat incumbent Rep. Michael Halpin (D-Rock Island) in 72nd District House race, knows the importance of having someone in Springfield who will fight for the people they are elected to serve.

Rock Island board members say administrator is needed to fix county's finances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2018

Rock Island County is facing another difficult year. The county auditor has essentially said the cupboard is bare, as the county remains without an administrative leader and faces an uncertain future of the county-run nursing home.