Rock Island Today

BHC closed Monday on May 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

All Black Hawk College facilities will be closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day.

Analysis: Rock Island pays $4.98 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Rock Island Police Pension Fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 83.3 percent of the $3,474,354 the Rock Island Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.98 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund earns $72,992 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

The Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund had 58 active participants receiving an average salary of $72,992 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Moline Coal Valley spent $10,684 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

Spending per pupil at Moline Coal Valley Community Unit School District 40 is up 12 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 84 degrees from Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

About 69 percent of the 84 degrees and certificates handed out by the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences in 2016-17 were to students in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the lates

Analysis: Geneseo administrators rank 348th in state for average pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

Administrators in Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 earn an average of $102,299 per year, ranking 348th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Moline Police Pension Fund gained $2,144,131 in investment income in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Moline Police Pension Fund netted 5.62 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met February 27.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Tuesday, Feb. 27.

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met March 27.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Tuesday, March 27.

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met April 2.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 2.

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met April 16.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, May 16.

East Moline City Council met April 11.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

East Moline City Council met Wednesday, April 11.

City of Colona Colona Public Safety Committee met April 16.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of Colona Colona Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, May 16.

City of Colona Public Works Committee met May 3.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of Colona Public Works Committee met Thursday, May 3.

City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee met April 16.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2018

City of Colona Finance/Administrative Committee met Wednesday, May 16.

Rock Island County GOP chairman says committee won't support Evans as candidate

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2018

Rock Island County Republican Central Committee Chairman Drue Mielke has said the committee will not support 72nd House District candidate Glen Evans due to records that came to light during a criminal background check.

Evans says he'll continue in 72nd House District race despite calls to withdraw

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2018

A candidate for the 72nd House District said he will not withdraw from the race due to records from his criminal background check.

County board candidate Tony Holland wants more fiscal accountability in Rock Island

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2018

Tony Holland sees his run for Rock Island County board as being the fulfillment of what he thinks he was meant to do.

From Prairie State Wire

As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.

Report: Mercer County spent $8,935 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Mercer County School District 404 is down 5 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.