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$287,160 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 4, 2024

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 2.6% of Mercer County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 4, 2024

In Mercer County County schools, 51 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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3 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in Rock Island County in April

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

There were three fewer active legal licenses in cities within Rock Island County in April compared to the previous month.

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Mercer County residents pay $25,752 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

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

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Mercer County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

Mercer County residents paid $129,525 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Henry County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 8.4% of students enrolled in Henry County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Representative Dan Swanson’s May 3 Capitol News Update

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2024

Illinois Representative Dan Swanson shared updates on various topics in his recent Capitol News Update on May 3, 2024.Swanson highlighted the partisan nature of Illinois politics, stating, "Illinois is one of the most partisan gerrymandered states in the country." He expressed concern over recent legislation that he viewed as a "heavy-handed partisan power grab," leading him and other Republicans to protest by voting Present.Shifting to economic news, Swanson mentioned that the state's unemployment rate now stands at 5%, with slight increases compared to the previous...

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Mercer County in April?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Mercer County in April remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$341,545 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

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

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Henry County collects $165,103 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

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

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Rock Island County home valuations rose in Q1

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Rock Island County rose by $25,050, while total sales decreased by 16.1%.

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56 coaches at institutions in Rock Island County earned $35,961 on average in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Augustana College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Rock Island County, was $39,840, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Rock Island County Merit Commission met May 1

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

Rock Island County Merit Commission met 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1.

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Senator Anderson Releases Statement on Partisan Election Bill

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2024

State Senator Neil Anderson has released a statement criticizing the passage of Senate Bill 2412. In his statement, Senator Anderson expressed strong opposition to the bill, accusing the Democrats of manipulating the election process for their benefit.Senator Anderson condemned the bill, stating, “We always hear about cheating and election interference, well here it is. While the democratic gerrymandering of maps wasn’t good enough for the left, now they’ve passed a bill during election season to change the rules and stack the deck for their favored incumbent candidates...

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Henry County collects $98,752 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2024

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

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henry County?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2024

There were 18 offenders living in Henry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Apr. 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.