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City of Moline Quad Cities Land Bank Authority Board met Monday, April 15

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met April 11

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 11

House passes Swanson highway safety legislation

The Illinois House has passed a bill sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson aimed at better educating drivers about the state's "Move Over" highway safety law. Swanson expressed his satisfaction with the House's decision, stating, "I’m glad the House has joined in taking this important step toward making Illinois motorists more aware of what to do when they see a vehicle stopped on the roadside."The legislation, known as House Bill 4711, is designed to ensure that drivers are knowledgeable about "Scott's Law," which requires motorists to move over and slow down...

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Suez: Precinct Suez

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 300 voters in Central Township of Suez: Precinct Suez cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Henry County in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 72.1% more than teachers in Rockridge Community Unit School District 300

The average school administrator’s salary in Rockridge Community Unit School District 300 was $101,320 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $58,867, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Who voted in Central NW City of Aledo: Precinct Mercer 5 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 354 voters in Central NW City of Aledo: Precinct Mercer 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Speaker Visits 6th Graders to Discuss Illinois Government

In a recent engagement, a speaker addressed Mrs. Walker’s four classes of 6th graders at Orion Middle School, kicking off the students’ unit on Illinois state government. The speaker expressed their enjoyment of the annual event, stating, "I always enjoy this annual event."The interaction proved to be fruitful as the students exhibited attentiveness and posed insightful questions. Following the session, the speaker received individual Thank You notes from each student, indicating the impact of the discussion. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, the speaker conveyed,...

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SW Township of Preemption: Precinct Preemption 2

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 407 voters in Central SW Township of Preemption: Precinct Preemption 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Analysis: Rock Island County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

Property owners in Rock Island County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rock Island Today.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Rock Island County in week ending Apr. 13

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

How did Central Township of Mercer: Precinct Mercer 6 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Rock Island Today analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 228 voters in Central Township of Mercer: Precinct Mercer 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Rock Island County in February 2024 compared to February 2023?

In February, the median sale price of a home in Rock Island County fell by $42,700 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 97.1%.

How did home valuation prices perform in Henry County during Q1?

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Henry County rose by $10,000, while total sales decreased by 31.6%.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 91.5% more than teachers in Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36