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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Daytner Named Dean of WIU College of Education and Human Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

Katrina Daytner, associate dean of the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), has been named interim dean of the college, effective July 1, according to WIU Interim Provost Kathleen Neumann.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Stage Combat Approved as WIU Minor

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will begin offering stage combat as a minor in Fall 2018.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Professor Emeritus Named to SURS Board of Trustees

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Steven M.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: WQPT is looking for College Students to become WQPT/PBS Ambassadors

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

Regional College students have been making a difference for 14 years as WQPT/PBS Ambassadors.

BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: Bishop Hill Civil War Day to be held May 26

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

Open to all ages, this Memorial Weekend event will have a Civil War encampment in the village park and free programming throughout the day.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Broadcasting Students Recognized by NATAS

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

Western Illinois University broadcasting students have been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Chapter.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Rock The Lot With 90's Daughter At CASI

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2018

CASI, Home Helpers of Scott County and LivWell Seniors present the first ever Rock The Lot parking lot party at CASI on Friday, June 22 from 6 to 10pm.

Rock Island's Courtney Lindsey's a late, but fast, bloomer on the track

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Courtney Lindsey, the Rock Island High school senior and track and field star, had never stepped foot on a track before his sophomore year.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Rock Island County Litigation Committee met February 5.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Rock Island County Litigation Committee met Monday, Feb. 5.

Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met May 1.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 1.

Analysis: Wethersfield administrators rank 313rd in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Administrators in Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 earn an average of $104,167 per year, ranking 313rd out of 858 districts in the state.

25 offenders paroled in zip code 61244 in December

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Twenty five offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61244, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Report: East Moline Police Pension Fund gained $1,571,087 in investment income in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the East Moline Police Pension Fund netted 7.80 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Geneseo Police Pension Fund earns $60,135 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

The Geneseo Police Pension Fund had 13 active participants receiving an average salary of $60,135 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Kewanee pays $7.49 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Kewanee Community Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 88.2 percent of the $81,597 the Kewanee Community Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $7.49 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Alwood spent $12,971 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2018

Spending per pupil at Alwood Community Unit School District 225 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

Top 4 Barstow home sales for 2017

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

A home buyer who paid $89,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 7 paid the top home sale price for Barstow in 2017.

Resolution sponsored by Weaver would dedicate underpass to late reverend

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) dedicated a portion of his district to a late leader through SJR47.

Report: Average pensioner in East Moline Police Pension Fund earns $70,171 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2018

The East Moline Police Pension Fund had 36 active participants receiving an average salary of $70,171 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.