Rock Island Today

90.8 percent of Annawan teachers stay put; average earns $46,225.92 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 29, 2019

More than 90.8 percent of teachers stay at Annawan Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Alwood Middle/High students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 29, 2019

About 22 percent of Alwood Middle/High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 78 percent of students failed.

89.2 percent of Rockridge Jr teachers stay put; average earns $54,914.65 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 29, 2019

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Rockridge Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

85.3 percent of Sherrard teachers stay put; average earns $45,018.41 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 28, 2019

More than 85.3 percent of teachers stay at Sherrard Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Alwood students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 28, 2019

About 24 percent of Alwood Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 76 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Andalusia failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 28, 2019

About 46 percent of Andalusia Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 52 percent of Eugene Field students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2019

About 48 percent of Eugene Field Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 52 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 36 percent of Alwood Middle/High failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2019

About 64 percent of Alwood Middle/High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 36 percent of students failed.

93.3 percent of Cambridge Community teachers stay put; average earns $46,117.22 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 27, 2019

More than 93.3 percent of teachers stay at Cambridge Community Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

85.4 percent of Butterworth teachers stay put; average earns $67,671.86 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

More than 85.4 percent of teachers stay at Butterworth Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Edison Junior students failed math

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

About 16 percent of Edison Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

87 percent of Frances Willard teachers stay put; average earns $70,774.76 per year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

More than 87 percent of teachers stay at Frances Willard Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 63 percent of Alwood failed English language arts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

About 37 percent of Alwood Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 63 percent of students failed.

WKEI AM 1450: Anti-meat campaigns have little impact on consumer purchases

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

Anti-meat campaigns have little impact on consumer purchases

WHBF-TV: Man charged with murder related to 2017 shooting death

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

Man charged with murder related to 2017 shooting death

QUAD CITIES DISPATCH/ARGUS: Sunday benefit set for Moline baby with heart defect

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

Sunday benefit set for Moline baby with heart defect

QUAD CITY DISPATCH: Rocks wrap up undefeated Big 6 wrestling crown

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

Rocks wrap up undefeated Big 6 wrestling crown

WHBF-TV: Erica's Cart reminding shoppers to enjoy the little things

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jan 26, 2019

Erica's Cart reminding shoppers to enjoy the little things

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Rock Island Today Reports | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.