Rock Island Today

Report: East Moline Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,837,374 in investment income in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the East Moline Firefighters Pension Fund netted 7.99 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

21 offenders paroled in zip code 61265 in December

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Twenty one offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61265, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Analysis: Geneseo pays $3.46 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Geneseo Police Pension Fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 70.5 percent of the $382,281 the Geneseo Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.46 for every $1 from pension members.

Analysis: Moline Coal Valley administrators rank 241st in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Administrators in Moline Coal Valley Community Unit School District 40 earn an average of $108,531 per year, ranking 241st out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Rockridge spent $9,658 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Spending per pupil at Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: College softball in Illinois grosses $19.6 million

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Ten WIU ROTC Cadets Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Ten Western Illinois University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Putnam to become a gardeners’ paradise with return of Pollinators’ Palooza on May 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

The latest buzz in the world of pollinators will be available at the Putnam with the return of Pollinators’ Palooza on Saturday, May 19.

From Chambana Sun

Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU BOT Meeting Set for May 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet Friday, May 18 to hear reports on projected enrollment for Fall 2018 and budget projections.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Local anti-trafficking program of Family Resources hosts Celebration of Cultures event to be held May 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

Family Resources’ Braking Traffik anti-human trafficking program will host a Celebration of Cultures from 1-5 p.m.

BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: Civil War Day is next week to be held May 26

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

As part of Bishop Hill’s celebration of the Illinois Bicentennial, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association has organized a Civil War Day for Saturday May 26.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Airport Authority Board seeks approval of recommended candidate for Executive Director

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

Commissioners for the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County hope to soon take up the matter of a contract for a new Executive Director.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Wood Sign Class to be held May 22

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

S+H Crafty Design joins East Moline Library to help us make adorable wood signs for your home.

From Prairie State Wire

Illegal immigrant lawyers, teachers couldn't be denied state licenses if bill becomes Illinois law

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

A bill pending in Springfield would prohibit the state from denying illegal aliens professional licenses to practice law, teach, or dispense prescription drugs.

Report: Rock Island Milan spent $10,890 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

Spending per pupil at Rock Island Milan School District 41 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

Report: Colona Police Pension Fund lost $1,955 in investment income in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Colona Police Pension Fund lost 0.10 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Orion administrators rank 407th in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

Administrators in Orion Community Unit School District 223 earn an average of $98,858 per year, ranking 407th out of 858 districts in the state.

35 offenders paroled in zip code 61201 in December

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

Thirty five offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61201, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Report: Average pensioner in East Moline Firefighters Pension Fund earns $72,664 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2018

The East Moline Firefighters Pension Fund had 35 active participants receiving an average salary of $72,664 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.