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There were two offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Henry County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Henry County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

80.4 percent of Butterworth teachers stay put; average earns $70,598 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 80.4 percent of teachers stay at Butterworth Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

27.9 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Cambridge

27.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Cambridge in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

28.6 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Woodhull

28.6 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Woodhull in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Rock Island County?

There were 50 offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Rock Island County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

98.3 percent of Cambridge Community teachers stay put; average earns $50,191 per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 98.3 percent of teachers stay at Cambridge Community Grade School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Two professional counselor licenses set to lapse in zip code 61234 during March

Two professional counselor licenses set to lapse in zip code 61234 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Henry County convicted of drug crimes set for release

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Henry County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

ROCK ISLAND 4-H CLUB: $10,000 prize awaits top AG innovator

Innovation is the heart of Illinois agriculture. A $10,000 Glen Brandt Prize for Ag Entrepreneurism award will be given to one winner who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation through their business practices.

QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER: February Free Family Day to be held February 27

February Free Family Day to be held February 27

DEERE & COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Deere & Company Raises Dividend 18 Percent

Deere & Company Raises Dividend 18 Percent

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY: MidAmerican taking steps to ease customer financial impacts from February heating

MidAmerican Energy has taken steps, and is working on additional measures, to insulate customers from significantly higher gas bills that they may be anticipating.

QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER: Art Exhibition - Figurative Paintings By Brad Bisbey to be held February 27

Art Exhibition - Figurative Paintings By Brad Bisbey to be held February 27

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Rock Island activist seeks to gather support for changes to U.S. Constitution

It has never happened in the history of the union, but a group calling for a convention of states to propose amendment changes to the U.S. Constitution believes it is making progress.

11.8 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hooppole

11.8 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hooppole in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Henry County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Henry County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Kewanee Reentry Center has an inmate population of at least 210 in June 2020

Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center had an inmate population of at least 210 in June 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Merry Freiburger acquires 2112 35 St., Unit 6, Rock Island