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Mercer County School District 404 students suspended 38 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 3, 2018

Mercer County School District 404 reported 38 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bustos committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 3, 2018

Friends of Gerry Bustos, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: Which Quad Cities communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 3, 2018

Bishop Hill Fire Protection Department, Cordova Fire Protection District and Toulon Fire Protection District reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in Quad Cities in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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Pro-economic liberty group launches campaign against soaring Illinois property taxes

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Supporting a proposal to cut Illinois property taxes in half and a slate of political candidates who would help make that happen is part of Liberty Principles PAC's recently announced "Save Your Home" campaign.

Veterans charity group gets boost from National Defense Industry Association

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

The National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) is donating $1,000 to an organization that helps support local veterans.

Orion Community Unit School District 223 students suspended 58 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Orion Community Unit School District 223 reported 58 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Carbon Cliff-Barstow SD 36?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 increased per-student spending 18.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

Colona School District 190 students suspended 37 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Colona School District 190 reported 37 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 students suspended 133 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 reported 133 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 students suspended 35 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 reported 35 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Swanson committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Friends of Dan Swanson, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,900 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Anderson committee reports nearly $78K in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Anderson for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $78,389.05 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Cambridge CUSD 227?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 increased per-student spending 6.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

Former state school employee Patterson paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $311K in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Reginald Patterson, who retired in August 2018, saved $25,540 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Ruthey paid in $58K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.05M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mia Ruthey, who retired in August 2018, saved $58,121 toward a pension over 17 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Badur paid in $143K to pension fund, could collect $2.95M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Diana Badur, who retired in August 2018, saved $143,229 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Collins paid in $109K to pension fund, could collect $2.59M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Debra Collins, who retired in August 2018, saved $108,988 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Drew paid in $132K to pension fund, could collect $3.7M in retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Gary Drew, who retired in August 2018, saved $131,701 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.