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Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

100 most frugal cities in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 28, 2018

Village of Oak Grove, Village of Hooppole and Village of Windsor top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Evans blends liberal, conservative causes for potential Republican upset in District 72

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 27, 2018

In the 72nd House District, Rep. Michael Halpin (D-Rock Island) is being challenged in the Nov. 6 election by Glen Evans, a Rock Island Republican and a political newcomer focused on addressing the district’s economic growth.

Quad Cities among regions to receive child crime victim funds

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 27, 2018

Child Abuse Council Quad Cities will receive a $76,745 grant out of $2.7 million in funds earmarked for 17 Illinois counties to help children who have been victims of violent crimes, according to a state criminal justice agency.

Fawell, Bustos offering different views on what's wrong in America

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 27, 2018

The battle is heating up in the 17th Congressional District between U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-East Moline) and her Republican rival in the November general election, Bill Fawell of Galena, who is running under the slogan “Live the dream – take America back."

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 9 Illinois public colleges hike in-state tuition faster than inflation over 3 years

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Nine public schools in Illinois raised tuition faster than inflation over a three-year period, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of in-state tuition for 2013-14 and 2016-17 at 115 public colleges and universities in 10 Midwest states.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois cities rank highest?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 26, 2018

City of Geneseo, City of Galva and Village of Milan top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Prairie State Wire

Chicago Bulls are playing to lose to move up in NBA lottery

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Chicago Bulls fans don’t look now, but your 20-38 team seems to have the competition right where they want them.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Hamilton students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 24, 2018

About 32 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 68 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Hamilton failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 24, 2018

About 36 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 66 percent of Hamilton students fail annual tests

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 24, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 34 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation Board met February 20.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation Board met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met February 15.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met at 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15.

City of Rock Island Arts Advisory Committee met February 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Rock Island Arts Advisory Committee met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met January 16.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

East Moline City Council met February 20.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

East Moline City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

City of Moline QComm911 Board met February 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Moline QComm911 Board met at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.

City of Moline Centre Main Street Commission met February 21.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Moline Centre Main Street Commission met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21.

City of Rock Island Library Board of Directors met February 20.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Rock Island Library Board of Directors met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20.

City of Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals met February 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 23, 2018

City of Rock Island Board of Zoning Appeals met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14.