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City of Moline Committee of the Whole met March 13.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, March 13.

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met March 13.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, March 13.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Advisory Commission met March 12.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline Historic Preservation Advisory Commission met Wednesday, March 14.

City of Moline Plan Commission met March 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline Plan Commission met Wednesday, March 14.

City of Moline QComm911 Board met March 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline QComm911 Board met Wednesday, March 14.

City of Moline Youth Commission met March 15.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of Moline Youth Commission met Thursday, March 15.

City of East Moline Park Board met March 13.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 17, 2018

City of East Moline Park Board met Tuesday, March 13.

From Prairie State Wire

National Review endorses Ives for governor

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

The National Review has joined the growing list of publications endorsing the candidacy of Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Poor Illinois school districts get smallest portion of state pension subsidies

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Earlville CUSD 9 in LaSalle County receives just $230 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, the lowest of all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bears building team to bring out Trubisky's best

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

The Chicago Bears are showing their long-term commitment to quarterback Mitch Trubisky by supplying him with the weapons the team believes he needs to restore the franchise’s honor in the NFC.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver against two-year extension for Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

A teacher shortage in the state had Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioning proposed legislation to give the Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force additional time to report its findings to Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly.

From DeKalb Times

Syverson calls passage of revised hospital assessment program a 'great day for Illinois'

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Senate Deputy Republican Leader Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said March 12 was a great day for Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Analysis reveals which Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies

By Rock Island Today Reports | 7 years ago

Rondout SD 72 in Lake County receives $1,579 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, leading all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

100 most frugal townships in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 14, 2018

Burns-Galva-Weller Multi Tax Assessment District tops the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Drury's ballot battle politically motivated, Evans says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 13, 2018

After Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) announced his candidacy for Illinois attorney general, a feud erupted between him and his party's leader, House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), which included an attempt to have him kicked off the March 20 primary ballot.

Drury 'courageous' in face of political adversity, Fawell says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 13, 2018

Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) is "courageous" in the face of efforts by powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and other members of his own party to end his political aspirations, a conservative candidate for Congress said during a recent interview.

Bustos feels many in 17th Congressional District not concerned about Trump-Russia probe, colleague says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 12, 2018

Conservative political website thegatewaypundit.com recently posted a MSNBC "Morning Joe" interview with Rep. Jim Hines (D-CT) during which he says he and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) joke about the fact her Illinois constituents don't seem to care that the President Donald Trump is being investigated for possible collusion with Russia.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois townships rank highest?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 12, 2018

Cordova and Alba top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Cordova District Library Board of Trustees met March 8.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 11, 2018

Cordova District Library Board of Trustees met Thursday, March 8.

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole will meet March 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 11, 2018

Rock Island County Committee of the Whole will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14.