Rock Island Today

Village of Milan Board of Trustees will meet May 21.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 16, 2018

Village of Milan Board of Trustees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 21.

Village of Coal Valley Village Board met May 9.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 16, 2018

Village of Coal Valley Village Board met Wednesday, May 9.

Village of Woodhull Village Board met May 8.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 16, 2018

Village of Woodhull Village Board met Tuesday, May 8.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

Village of Port Byron Planning and Zoning Committee met March 14.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Village of Port Byron Planning and Zoning Committee met Monday, May 14.

Energy, finance bills sponsored by Weaver pass Senate

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) has energy and finance on the mind.

Bohnsack resigns as Rock Island County airport authority chairman amid watchdog complaints

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

After a watchdog group raised red flags with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) over the reappointment of Rock Island County Metropolitan Airport Authority Chairman James Bohnsack, he has stepped down from the position, according to a report in the Quad-City Times.

Report: Hampton spent $9,519 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Hampton School District 29 is up 14 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Carbon Cliff-Barstow administrators rank 412nd in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Administrators in Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 earn an average of $98,629 per year, ranking 412nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Colona pays $2.60 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Colona Police Pension Fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 72.3 percent of the $193,585 the Colona Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.60 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Which school districts pay the highest administrator salaries?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2018

Public school administrators in Hampton School District 29 are among those earning the highest average salary in the state, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.

After a rough fall and winter, Moline grad is a hit on Carl Sandburg baseball team

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

What a difference a season and a measure of peace of mind have made for Cacey O’Brien.

Analysis: Cambridge administrators rank 263rd in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

Administrators in Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 earn an average of $107,172 per year, ranking 263rd out of 858 districts in the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Public employee tally: Top 100 park districts in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Park districts in Cook, Grundy and DuPage counties employ the most government workers per capita in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE:Commencement 2018 Information for Families, Friends

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

Black Hawk College Commencement 2018 Tickets are not needed to attend either commencement ceremony.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: More than 800 people attend Rosecrance Foundation Benefit

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

Proceeds support people who need substance abuse, mental health treatment

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: International Day of Light May 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

Western Illinois University's Department of Physics will host its "International Day of Light" event from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 in Currens Hall 302.

BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The 2018 Quilt Show is Next Week!

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2018

A bedazzling display of color will fill the Colony School.