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State Representative Travis Weaver announced the Illinois legislature's return for the veto session in a Facebook post dated November 4.

State Representative Ryan Spain: 'The Governor and supermajority Democrats have spent taxpayer dollars recklessly'

State Representative Ryan Spain addressed concerns regarding the predictions for the 2026 fiscal year budget in a Facebook post dated November 4.

There were 6,541 white students enrolled in Henry County districts in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 82.5% of students enrolled in Henry County school districts identified as white.

Rock Island County taxpayers give $14,008 in County Automobile Renting Tax in August

In August, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

In memoriam of Lane Allen Evans's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the Lawyer and Politician (November 5)

Lane Allen Evans died on November 5, 2014, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service and unwavering commitment to his hometown of Rock Island, Illinois.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Nov. 8?

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Nov. 8.

$394,752 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Rock Island County

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

Moline responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

Moline residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 4

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 4

Voting hours and information for Election Day in Illinois

Election Day is set for tomorrow, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Illinois, the day is recognized as a state holiday, resulting in the closure of public schools.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Nov. 7?

This former Rock Island Today area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, Nov. 7.

This week in Rock Island Metro history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Nov. 3-9)

This week in Rock Island Metro history.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 26

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending Oct. 26?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Henry County residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

Henry County residents paid $730,382 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in August.

Mercer County residents pay $23,884 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

In August, Mercer County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Rock Island County as of Q3?

Cities within Rock Island County recorded 148 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the third quarter of 2024.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4?

These former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 4.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 4?