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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Cambridge convicted of drug crimes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

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

Illinois General Assembly: SB1139 actions on July 12

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1139 ("crim cd-eavesdrop extension"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61244 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 61244 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Colona convicted of crimes against persons

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

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

ANDREW F. PHILIP, MD, PHD: Beating The Heat: Tips From Genesis

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

Each year in the United States, as many as 600 deaths are attributed to excessive natural heat. Many of the deaths are preventable.

MOLINE PARK & RECREATION BOARD: Summer Session 4 Youth Tennis Registration CLOSES to be held July 19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

Summer Session 4 Youth Tennis Registration CLOSES to be held July 19

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61201 convicted of crimes against justice

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 61201 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Carbon Cliff convicted of homicide

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

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

From Prairie State Wire

Former Democratic senators demand higher salaries for Illinois legislators in lawsuit

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Former Illinois Sens. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) filed a lawsuit against the state which, if successful, will increase state lawmakers’ salaries to more than $81,000 by 2020 to rank Illinois' legislative salaries as the nation’s fourth-highest.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61201 convicted of crimes against persons

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 61201 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Aledo convicted of property crimes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

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

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Moline convicted of homicide

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

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

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61244 convicted of property crimes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 61244 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

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

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

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

How well are you represented? Rep. Halpin's voting record for the week of May 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

Rep. Michael Halpin (D-72) was present at or voted on 210 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Colona convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

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

From Prairie State Wire

National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn't give employees a 'get out of jail free card'

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

Precinct voter rolls: Where do Democrats rely most on men in Quad Cities?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 16, 2019

Democrats depend most on men to show up at the polls in Rock Island Township Precinct 4, Zuma Township Precinct 1 and Preemption Township Precinct 2 in Quad Cities.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61244 convicted of drug crimes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 15, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 61244 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

How well are you represented? Rep. Swanson's voting record for the week of May 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 15, 2019

Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-74) was present at or voted on 209 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.