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News from May 2024

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Future leaders of Illinois pork industry discuss growth strategies

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2024

Last week, an opportunity arose to engage in a discussion with the Future Leaders of the pork industry. The meeting also included representatives from the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Illinois Pork Producers’ Association. The conversation revolved around various aspects of the pork industry, its impact on the Illinois economy, and strategies to bolster pork production in the state. As the sole hog producer serving in the General Assembly, these interactions with young leaders who are steering the Illinois pork industry are always valued.

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Rock Island County Education: 11,298 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 51.1% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as white.

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

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 20, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Mercer County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 19, 2024

In Mercer County districts, 1,169 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending May 11?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 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 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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Recent Rock Island County home sales in week ending May 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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There were 6,541 white students enrolled in Henry County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 83.3% of students enrolled in Henry County school districts identified as white.

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Rock Island County residents pay $86,558 in County Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Henry County in week ending May 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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4.3% of citizens unemployed in Henry County in 2021

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Henry County hit 4.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Illinois House Republicans aim to balance budget using CGFA's revenue estimate

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 17, 2024

The Illinois state Constitution mandates the General Assembly to enact a balanced budget annually. This requirement is fulfilled by adopting a revenue estimate to ascertain whether the budget is balanced. However, for nearly a decade, this crucial step has been overlooked by the House and Senate, resulting in a challenging financial condition for Illinois.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 11

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 16, 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 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending May 11?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. Army and Illinois National Guard commission 12 new Second Lieutenants

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2024

This past weekend, the U.S. Army and Illinois Army National Guard commissioned 12 Second Lieutenants during a ceremony for the ROTC Leatherneck Battalion at Western Illinois University. These young individuals have earned the right to pin on the "gold bar", having completed rigorous military training while also fulfilling college classroom requirements. We extend our congratulations to each of them as they embark on this challenging journey.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on e85 gas in cities in Henry County in week ending May 11?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 15, 2024

The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending May 11?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.