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News from May 2018

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: WIU Students Studying Aspects of Ovarian Cancer in University Laboratories

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Research into the early detection, treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer is leading a group of Western Illinois University students to continue laboratory work started by their professor during her graduate education.

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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Ancient Greek Myths to be held June 7

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Learn about Ancient Greece through storytelling myths and crafts!

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: CIty Council Meeting to be held June 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

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

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Student Spotlight: Grant Reed

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Western Illinois University is a higher education institution like no other, because at Western you are part of a family. Leathernecks are tough; we fight for what is right, and help one another.

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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: STEM: Cloud Formation Fun to be held June 5

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Have you ever wondered how rain clouds are formed?

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Coffee & a Movie to be held June 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Monthly morning showing of a new movie for adults with free coffee.

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS: MOLINE: Easy or Sneezy?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

Experts believe the spring allergy season in the Midwest may be shorter but more intense because of the unusually late snow we saw this year.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Summer Film Series - The Dead Filmmakers Society 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 28, 2018

The summer film favorite, "The Dead Filmmakers Society," returns this year with showings at 5:30 p.m.

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Analysis: Silvis pays $4.34 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Silvis Firefighters Pension Fund

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 81.3 percent of the $38,037 the Silvis Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.34 for every $1 from pension members.

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Report: Wethersfield spent $9,555 per student in 2016-17

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 is up 18 percent from five years ago, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of district finances.

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Report: Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,624,337 in investment income in 2016

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Rock Island Firefighters Pension Fund netted 6.92 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

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Report: Average pensioner in Rock Island Police Pension Fund earns $71,380 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

The Rock Island Police Pension Fund had 83 active participants receiving an average salary of $71,380 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

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QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Teen International Candy Tasting to be held June 4

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Taste and rank candies from around the world!

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Car Seat Inspection Station to be held June 9

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

The Rock Island Fire Department invites you to visit our free car seat inspection station prior to your summer travels on June 9th, 9am to 12pm.

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Technology Open Lab to be held June 8

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Monthly drop-in help for technology questions.

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WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps Begins Training Camp at WIU

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

The world champion Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps began its summer training camp on the campus of Western Illinois University Sunday, May 20.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Teen Library Council Meeting to be held June 1

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Food! Friends! Giveaways!

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CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: City Council Goal Setting Session to be held June 4

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

City Council Annual Goal Setting Session, Dennis E. Pauley Community Room, Rock Island Police Department

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BLACK HAWK COLLEGE: Got kids who need something to do this summer?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Got kids who need something to do this summer?

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BLACK HAWK COLLEGE: BHC baseball players named to Rawlings Gold Glove Team

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2018

Three Black Hawk College baseball players earned a spot on the 2018 NJCAA Division II North Central District/Region IV Rawlings Gold Glove Team.