Rock Island Today

Halpin-Backed Legislation Modernizing Search for Missing Persons Now Law

Rep. Swanson’s latest Lyme disease bill becomes law

Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is more than willing to share all the credit he’s getting for his fight against Lyme disease with Illinois Lyme Association director Jennifer Russell.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61265 convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 61265 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Moline convicted of crimes involving weapons

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Moline during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Daniel Swanson sponsors or co-sponsors 33 bills

Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-74) sponsored five bills in the second quarter of 2019, three less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 28 bills, 19 less than the average, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Rock Island convicted of crimes against persons

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Rock Island during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

UNITYPOINT HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS - QUAD CITIES: Robert J. Erickson Named New CEO at UnityPoint Health® - Trinity

Trinity’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce Robert “Bob” Erickson has been named the organization’s new president and chief executive officer.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Rock Island convicted of crimes against justice

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Rock Island during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Moline convicted of property crimes

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Moline during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61264 convicted of homicide

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 61264 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

WKEI AM 1450: Latest round of RFS waivers fuels criticism

A recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of 31 refinery exemptions of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) met disapproval from several agricultural groups.

UNITYPOINT HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS - QUAD CITIES: Organizations Donate Comfort Items to Trinity Cancer Center

A simple act of kindness can make a person’s day. It can even mean the world to someone, especially someone battling a tough diagnosis like cancer

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61264 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 61264 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Moline convicted of homicide

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Moline during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Rep. Halpin-sponsored law amending the Illinois Insurance Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

A new law sponsored by Rep. Michael Halpin (D-72) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Insurance Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Rock Island convicted of crimes involving weapons

There were five offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Rock Island during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Quad Cities for the week of July 22

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Quad Cities during the week of July 22.

QUAD CITIES DISPATCH/ARGUS: Lincoln Homes alums unite to organize reunion as demolition of Rock Island housing complex is planned

Back row from left to right, Donna Stoner, Gina Moore-Davis, Peggy McGhee-Malone, Flossie Hollie-White, Steven Cook, Barbara Terry, BethAnne Moore-Lam, Johnnie “Kuda” Woods, Shellie Moore Guy, and Liz Sherwin pose for a photo at the Lincoln Homes Apartment complex July 31, in Rock Island.

BLOCKSHOPPER.COM: Luz Uribe buys 2711 Ocean Club Blvd. 202, Hollywood