September, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rock Island home prices rise in August 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Rock Island rose by $1,500 while total sales decreased by 82.2%.

Galva Community Unit School District 224 students suspended 88 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Galva Community Unit School District 224 reported 88 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 students suspended 53 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 reported 53 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at United Twp HSD 30?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

United Township High School District 30 increased per-student spending 8.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

Moline home prices rise in August 2018

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Moline rose by $22,550 while total sales decreased by 80.8%.

Analysis: Rock Island County has 13th lowest home affordability in state

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Rock Island County posted the 13th lowest home affordability index in Illinois, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Southwest Family Craft to be held September 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Free monthly make and take craft for all ages.

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: How can visitors benefit your business, and our overall regional priorities?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Bill Geist is the Chief Instigator at DMOproz (aka Zeitgeist Consulting), a firm specializing in strategic planning, governance, and marketing.

McCombie echoes calls for term limits, boosts Quad City colleges

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Approaching the November finish line, District 71 state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) appeared at a Quad City colleges campaign kickoff and in a radio segment as she fights for re-election.

Anderson warns community of the dangers of opioids

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) recently hosted a seminar on the growing opioid crisis for East Moline residents.

City of Kewanee City Council met August 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

City of Kewanee City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, August 27.

Silvis School District 34 students suspended 218 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Silvis School District 34 reported 218 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Kinney committee reports $300 in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Karen Kinney for County Clerk, a candidate committee, reported receiving $300 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Wethersfield CUSD 230?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 increased per-student spending 16.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 students suspended, expelled 90 times in a single school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Sherrard Community Unit School District 200 reported three expulsions and 87 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: City Council Meeting to be held September 10

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Study Session: 5:30 pm, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd Floor City Council Meeting: 6:45 pm, City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor Original source can be found here.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: Oden Named Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Services

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Lorette Oden, chair of the Western Illinois University Department of Health Sciences and Social Work, has been named interim associate dean of the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), effective Aug. 1, according to COEHS Interim Dean Katrina Daytner.