May, 2024 | Rock Island Today

Rep. Swanson opposes tax increase in Illinois House

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 31, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) voted against a taxing and spending proposal presented to the Illinois House early Wednesday morning. “Continuing to raise taxes and increase spending in an endless cycle is terrible policy and is completely unsustainable,” Swanson stated. “Since 2020, the state budget has ballooned from near $40 billion to now over $53 billion. We are long past the point where we have to stand strong for the taxpayers of Illinois and say ‘Enough!’ We cannot continue on this path of expecting taxpayers to pay for these annual spending sprees.”

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending May 25?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Representative Dan Swanson opposes new state budget citing unsustainable tax increases

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 31, 2024

Representative Dan Swanson has provided an update on recent legislative activities and upcoming events in his May 31 Capitol News Update.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending May 18?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending May 18?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

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

Henry County taxpayers give $34,864 in County Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

In February, Henry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

4.2% of Mercer County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Mercer County hit 4.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Illinois State House District 93 candidate: 'Citizens routinely reach out to my office searching for programs that can help them get the training they need'

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 30, 2024

Travis Weaver, candidate for Illinois State House District 93, recently spoke about the importance of job training programs. "Citizens routinely reach out to my office searching for programs that can help them get the training they need to provide for their family and live a prosperous life," said Weaver. The incumbent representative further added, "Despite shocking last-minute opposition to increase transparency in our job training programs, I held my ground in advocating for this measure and was honored to pass the bill with 70 out of 118 votes."