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Reynolds Fire Protection District responded to 12 calls in 2017 - 33.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Moline City Council met July 17.

Moline City Council met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: New Scholarship Opportunity for Teacher Education Students

It is estimated that by 2019-2020, Illinois will need 20,000-24,000 new educators, and WIU is working to help meet that need.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Pizza & Prize Party to be held July 18

Snack on pizza while we announce our Summer Reading Grand Prize winners!

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Peace Corps Fellows Program Awarded AmeriCorps Grant

The Western Illinois University Peace Corps Fellows Program in Community Development has been awarded a $142,506 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for the program's AmeriCorps service component.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Last Day to Submit Reading Logs on July 18

.Don’t forget to submit your completed reading logs to be eligible for prizes!

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Two WIU School of Ag Alumni Teaching Together in Northwestern Illinois

A pair of Western Illinois University alumni, who had parallel academic and athletic careers in the 1980s, have been implementing what they learned at Western through their jobs as high school agriculture teachers at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL.

Andalusia FPD responds to four fires in 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2018

Andalusia Fire Protection District responded to five calls in 2017 - 66.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

EJ Liddell showcases his talents at Peach Jam tournament

EJ Liddell’s star is rising after his eye-popping performance at the nationally acclaimed Peach Jam basketball tournament.

Rapids City FPD responds to 30 fires in 2017

Rapids City Fire Protection District responded to 39 calls in 2017 - 14.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Community Crime Prevention Partnership Meeting to be held July18

These educational meetings are intended to strengthen existing partnerships with the citizens of Rock Island so that we can continue to look at ways to prevent crime and improve services to the community.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Magic of David Casas to be held July 17

Enjoy the wonder of magic with David Casas, and enjoy ice cream from Vibrant Credit Union!

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Corbin and Olson Halls, University Union: Cooling Centers

Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity affecting the region, two of Western Illinois University's residence halls and the University Union are designated as cooling centers for area residents.

Hampton home prices rise in the second quarter of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2018 in Hampton rose by $64,833.33 while total sales decreased by 69.2%.

Rock Island home prices rise in the first half of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2018 in Rock Island rose by $42,233 while total sales decreased by 82.2%.

Rapids City home prices rise in the first half of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2018 in Rapids City rose by $14,500 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

Silvis home prices fall in the second quarter of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2018 in Silvis fell by $30,500 while total sales decreased by 82.2%.

Rock Island home prices rise in the second quarter of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2018 in Rock Island rose by $20,450 while total sales decreased by 83.5%.

Coal Valley (Rock Island County) home prices fall in the first half of 2018