Rock Island Today

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of Feb. 20.

Silvis taxpayers give $57,257 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in January

This is an increase over the month before.

Viola collects $7,826 in Municipal Sales Tax in January

This is an increase over the month before.

No new teachers in Moline sign pledge on Feb. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Moline who signed the pledge on Feb. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

$3,360 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in January for Sherrard

This is an increase over the month before.

No new teachers in Moline sign pledge on Feb. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Moline who signed the pledge on Feb. 24, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Silvis residents pay $195,768 in Municipal Sales Tax in January

This is an increase over the month before.

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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.

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Jan. 25

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Tuesday, Jan. 25.

This former-Geneseo area high school basketball player’s college team will be in action tomorrow, Feb. 26

This former-Geneseo area high school basketball player’s college team will be hitting the hardwood tomorrow, Feb. 26

Swanson discusses creation of veterans accountability unit

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) recently was heard on the "Have All Voted Who Wish" podcast to discuss the passage of House Bill 359, legislation written to provide better care for veterans in veterans' homes.

Henry County officials report 116 coronavirus deaths, with 12,519 confirmed cases

There have been 12,519 confirmed coronavirus cases in Henry County as of Feb. 25, with 116 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

197 Mercer County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 197 Mercer County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

4,180 Rock Island County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 4,180 Rock Island County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,059 Mercer County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 1,059 Mercer County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

5,239 Rock Island County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 5,239 Rock Island County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,634 Henry County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 1,634 Henry County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

554 Mercer County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

As of Feb. 25, 554 Mercer County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Rock Island County officials report 463 coronavirus deaths, with 32,755 confirmed cases