August, 2018 | Rock Island Today

Rapids City donors gave $15,900 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 26, 2018

Over the last four years, 4 individual donors living in Rapids City gave $15,900 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

Port Byron donors gave $13,630 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 25, 2018

Over the last four years, 14 individual donors living in Port Byron gave $13,630 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

Milan reports 9 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $218,500 to purchase a home on Jan. 30 paid the top home sale price for Milan in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

City of Rock Island Labor Day Parade Advisory Board met August 20

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 24, 2018

City of Rock Island Labor Day Parade Advisory Board met 12 p.m. Monday, August 20.

East Moline reports 47 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $180,000 to purchase a home on May 2 paid the top home sale price for East Moline in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Orion donors gave $30,244.78 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 24, 2018

Over the last four years, 10 individual donors living in Orion gave $30,244.78 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

Anderson to host opiod abuse, addiction education seminar

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 23, 2018

State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) is hosting a community opioid seminar on Sept. 4 for East Moline to highlight the effects of the opioid epidemic on the state.

Moline donors gave $110,796.99 to candidates since last major state elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 23, 2018

Over the last four years, 126 individual donors living in Moline gave $110,796.99 to political candidates, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of state campaign finance data.

Port Byron reports 6 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $352,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 2 paid the top home sale price for Port Byron in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

City of Rock Island Preservation Commission met June 20.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Preservation Commission met Monday, Aug. 20.

Rock Island City Council met August 13.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Rock Island City Council met Monday, Aug. 13.

Rock Island City Council met August 13

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Rock Island City Council met Monday, Aug. 13

Hampton reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

A home buyer who paid $300,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 3 paid the top home sale price for Hampton in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Mr. Lemoncello's Library Scavenger Hunt to be held August 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

It's author Chris Grabenstein's birthday and we're celebrating with a drop-in scavenger hunt based on h is popular Mr. Lemcello's Library series.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Boeckelman to Deliver Sept. 5-6 John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

The 16th annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture, Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 5-6, will be delivered by WIU Department of Political Science Chair Keith Boeckelman.

City of Rock Island Human Rights Commission met August 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

City of Rock Island Human Rights Commission met 5 p.m. Thursday, August 16.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Toddler Tale Storytime to be held August 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Stories, songs, and a craft on a new theme, ages five and under accompanied by parent or caregiver.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS:Princeton Review: WIU "Best Midwestern College" 15 Consecutive Years

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

For 15 consecutive years, Western Illinois University has been recognized among the "best of the best" by The Princeton Review.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: President Thomas: Tri States Public Radio

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 22, 2018

Dear University Community, As we have presented in numerous forums and meetings throughout the past two years with our University and community constituencies, the University has had to make difficult budget decisions.