Rock Island Today

How has spending changed at Geneseo CUSD 228?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 increased per-student spending 71.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

Weikert committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Friends of Tammy Weikert, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: 36 percent of 2015 Orion High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

In a year when 93 percent of Orion High School seniors graduated on time, 36 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS:Paint the Paws for Homecoming Sept. 21

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to participate in Western Illinois University's annual Homecoming tradition, Paint the Paws, Friday, Sept. 21.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mamma Mia! Sing Along to be held September 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

My, my, how can you resist a showing of Mamma Mia featuring a sing along!

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bilingual Story Time to be held September 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Enjoy bilingual stories read aloud by Ms. Catalina, followed by activities that encourage early Spanish-language learning!

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Welcome new members: August 2018!

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

The Quad Cities Chamber welcomed thirteen new members in the month of August. Take a look at the following member businesses, and welcome them as our newest Chamber members!

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Community Crime Prevention Partnership Meeting to be held September 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2018

City of Rock Island issued the following announcement on.These educational meetings are intended to strengthen existing partnerships with the citizens of Rock Island so that we can continue to look at ways to prevent crime and improve services to the community.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

City of Aledo Council met August 20.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Aledo Council met Thursday, Sept. 20.

City of Colona Council met September 10.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Colona Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

Parker committee reports $387.20 in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Neighbors for Dylan Parker, a candidate committee, reported receiving $387.20 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Galva CUSD 224?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Galva Community Unit School District 224 increased per-student spending 16.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RIVERFRONT CAMPUS: O'Connor to Deliver Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 20

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Timothy O'Connor, professor of philosophy and a member of the Cognitive Sciences Program at Indiana University, will present the 32nd Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture at 7 p.m.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mexican Independence Day Craft to be held September 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Celebrate Día de la Independencia with a craft!

QUAD CITIES CHAMBER: Genesis Health System celebrates opening of new Genesis HealthPlex in Davenport

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Congratulations to Genesis Health System on the opening of the new Genesis HealthPlex, located at 3200 West Kimberly Road, Davenport.

EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Haunted House Committee Meeting to be held September 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Help us plan our BIGGEST and SCARIEST program of the year!

CITY OF ROCK ISLAND: Prehistoric Quad Cities Lecture to be held September 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Journey through time to the prehistoric Quad Cities with Ferrel Anderson of the Quad Cities Archeological Society.

Toppert committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during second quarter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 11, 2018

Friends of Larry Toppert, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,990.81 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Silvis SD 34?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 11, 2018

Silvis School District 34 increased per-student spending 11.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of public schools data.