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No Mercer County residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

As of April 30, there have been no Mercer County residents in their sixties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Chemetha Baker earns $82,400 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Chemetha Baker earned $82,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as an executive, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Stephanie Bain earns $97,100 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Stephanie Bain earned $97,100 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Threcia Bailey earns $74,700 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Threcia Bailey earned $74,700 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Chad Baker earns $80,200 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Chad Baker earned $80,200 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional sergeant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Brianna Lamar acquires 24 Berkshire Drive, Rock Island

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

On April 30, 2020, Brianna Lamar purchased a home at 24 Berkshire Drive, Rock Island from Eagle Prop Holdings LLC for $94,900.

Shaye Mora purchases 2840 44 St., Rock Island

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

On April 30, 2020, Julia Modler sold their home at 2840 44 St., Rock Island to Shaye Mora for $162,500.

Gas prices near zip code 61490 for the week of April 13-19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 61490 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.89.

Illinois officials report 2,355 coronavirus deaths, with 52,918 confirmed cases

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

There have been 52,918 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of April 30, with 2,355 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Julie Baker earns $54,300 at Illinois Department of Transportation in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Julie Baker earned $54,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a technical manager, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Bradley Baker earns $172,500 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Bradley Baker earned $172,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a shift supervisor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Ashley Bain earns $90,300 at Illinois State Police in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Ashley Bain earned $90,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois State Police as a trooper first class, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

19 Rock Island County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

As of April 30, there have been 19 Rock Island County residents under 20 years of age who have tested positive for COVID-19.

85 Rock Island County residents in their fifties test positive for COVID-19

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

As of April 30, there have been 85 Rock Island County residents in their fifties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

Joshua Baker earns $86,500 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Joshua Baker earned $86,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional counselor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Lakeishia Baker earns $97,000 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

Lakeishia Baker earned $97,000 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a human services caseworker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

Arsenal Properties LLC unloads 2604 23 1, Rock Island

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

The home at 2604 23 1, Rock Island was sold on April 30, 2020 by Arsenal Properties LLC for $63,000. The buyer was Darlene Heath.

2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61240?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2020

There was one offender released on parole during 2019 that lives in Coal Valley zip code 61240, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Rock Island Today Reports | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

Megan Bailey earns $40,600 at Illinois Secretary of State in 2019

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 29, 2020

Megan Bailey earned $40,600 during 2019 working for the Illinois Secretary of State as an administrative assistant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.