March, 2018 | Rock Island Today

Analysis: 16.7% of Quad Cities residents enrolled in food stamp program

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 9, 2018

About 30,255 Quad Cities residents – or about 16.7 percent of the region’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 8, 2018

In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including four in the Quad Cities, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.

Moline home prices rise in February 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Moline rose by $112,833 while total sales decreased by 78%.

Silvis home prices rise in February 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Silvis rose by $33,377 while total sales decreased by 77.8%.

Rock Island home prices rise in February 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Rock Island rose by $62,833 while total sales decreased by 90.2%.

East Moline home prices rise in February 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in East Moline rose by $67,833 while total sales decreased by 87.1%.

Most frugal cities in Quad Cities

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 7, 2018

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

Henry County GOP to host Lincoln Day Dinner

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 6, 2018

The Henry County Republican Central Committee will host its 2018 annual Lincoln Day Dinner on April 8, with Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) as the keynote speaker.

Rock Island GOP groups to host concealed carry class

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 6, 2018

The Rock Island County Republican Central Committee and the Republican Women of Rock Island County are scheduled to host a two-day Illinois concealed carry class April 28-29.

Fawell says he's not surprised by Democratic contribution to Silverstein campaign

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 6, 2018

Bill Fawell laments he’s seen it all before and more times than he cares to remember.

Black Hawk College spent $89K per graduate in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 6, 2018

With an annual budget of $34,898,907 and 393 graduates in 2016, Black Hawk College in Moline spent $88,822 per graduate in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of data tracking the performance and spending at 48 Illinois community colleges.

House backs bill requiring gun purchases be videotaped, new dealer licensing fee despite opposition by three GOP legislators

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 6, 2018

Reps. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) all spoke out against SB1657, a bill presented by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) on behalf of Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) that mandates that gun dealers licenses will require $1,000 fee every five years, videotaping of firearm owner's identification (FOID) card purchases and background checks for employees who sell firearms.

Biggest spenders: What Quad Cities cities rank highest?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 5, 2018

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

OPINION: Tax Glitch Threatens Farm Economy

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 2, 2018

My family started Dressler Truck Service back in 1944 to help farmers haul crops. We bought our first grain elevator in 1988 and our second in 1996. We have built the business over time through hard work and trust. Now a glitch in the new tax bill is threatening to destroy it.

City of Silvis Finance Committee met February 27.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 2, 2018

City of Silvis Finance Committee met at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27.

From Prairie State Wire

House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 15% of Illinois residents enrolled in food stamps program

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Approximately 1.9 million Illinoisans – or about 15 percent of the state’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver, Demmer help launch legislative Children's Health Caucus

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) have taken child health care under their wing. Working with Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) on children’s health care reform, the two GOP lawmakers kicked off the Children’s Health Caucus at a Wednesday press conference in Springfield.