In Rock Island County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The fall session in Springfield is set to commence at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2023. This session promises to be a crucial one, where important decisions will be made that will impact the future of our state. For those who are interested in witnessing the action firsthand, live coverage of the session can be accessed through the provided link.Throughout the week, the schedule for both the floor and committee meetings will be regularly updated and made available to the public. This ensures that everyone stays informed about the proceedings and can follow the...
There was one company in a city associated with Rock Island County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Henry County rose by $25,601 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 66.7%.
Illinois Representative Dan Swanson provided an update on various important issues in his recent Capitol News Update. One of the key topics discussed was the efforts of the Lyme disease task force to educate Illinoisans about the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease.Lyme disease is a serious illness that can be misdiagnosed if its early symptoms are not properly recognized. To address this issue, Illinois established a Lyme disease task force composed of public health officials and policymakers. The task force's main objective is to educate Illinoisans about the...
State Senator Neil Anderson is calling on constituents to participate in a special tribute to veterans by submitting photos and stories of their loved ones who served in the military. The submissions will be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol from November 7 to November 20 in honor of Veterans Day.The aim of this initiative is to pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices. Senator Anderson is urging families to share a photo and a written story, with a maximum of 250 words, along with essential information such as the veteran's name,...