May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Mercer County board member proposes sanctuary rule for gun owners

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

A board member of one small Illinois town has proposed a resolution making the county a sanctuary for gun owners, in much the same way some communities have declared themselves sanctuary cities for immigrants.

Village of Woodhull Village Board will meet May 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

Village of Woodhull Village Board will meet Monday, May 14.

Analysis: Hampton administrators rank 6th in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

Administrators in Hampton School District 29 earn an average of $171,110 per year, ranking 6th out of 858 districts in the state.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: New Student-Designed ‘Rocky’ Statue Dedicated at WIU-QC Campus

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

A new statue of the Western Illinois University mascot, Rocky the Bulldog, was recently dedicated at the WIU-QC campus in Moline, with the student designer in attendance to explain why the statue's surface bears everything from blue paint to Braille.

Public employee tally: Quad Cities

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

Henry County had 543 public employees – 1.1 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: Steeply Building Clock Tower

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

For this week’s look at the BHHA Collection, lets take a look at the Steeple Building Clock Tower.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: City Council Meeting to be held May 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

Study Session: 5:30 pm, Human Resources Conference Room, City Hall, lower level. City Council Meeting: 6:45 pm, Council Chambers, third floor

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE: Eight Students Honored at Founders' Scholars Reception

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2018

Black Hawk College recently honored eight East Campus students for their academic excellence at the 34th Annual Founders’ Scholars Awards Reception.

Watchdogs - James Bohnsack resigns from Rock Island Airport Authority

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

After several investigative articles about his qualifications by Watchdogs, James Bohnsack has resigned from the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County (Quad Cities Airport).

From Prairie State Wire

Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.

Rock Island GOP, Quad Cities chamber host Big Table Discussion to develop stronger relationships

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and the Rock Island County GOP recently hosted a Quad Cities Big Table Discussion, the first event of its kind in the Rock Island area, which featured local and state leaders as well as candidates discussing everything from religion to media and the economy.

Rock Island home prices rise in April 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Rock Island rose by $22,167 while total sales decreased by 82%.

Analysis: Silvis Police Pension Fund would go broke in 14 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Silvis Police Pension Fund lost $436,164 in 2016, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Milan home prices rise in April 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Milan rose by $285 while total sales decreased by 90%.

Silvis home prices rise in April 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Silvis rose by $17,500 while total sales decreased by 72.2%.

East Moline home prices rise in April 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in East Moline rose by $16,818 while total sales decreased by 58.3%.

Analysis: Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund would go broke in 10 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund lost $2,423,490 in 2016, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.