Rock Island Today

Rock Island County Governance, Health, and Administration Committee met Monday, May 13

Rock Island County Public Works and Facilities Committee met May 13

Rock Island County Public Works and Facilities Committee met Monday, May 13

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met April 9

City of Moline Committee of the Whole/Council met Tuesday, April 9

City of Moline Facade Improvement Program Design Committee met May 9

City of Moline Facade Improvement Program Design Committee met Thursday, May 9

City of Moline Keep Moline Beautiful Commission met May 9

City of Moline Keep Moline Beautiful Commission met Thursday, May 9

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met May 9

City of Moline Library Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 9

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

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

Prairie State sales taxes: Henry County residents paid 25th-largest sum in February

Henry County residents paid $640,264 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in February.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Capitol hosts STEM day featuring school projects from AlWood and Knoxville

Recently, the Capitol was abuzz with discussions and exhibitions on STEM - an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Numerous schools were present to display their STEM projects, including AlWood and Knoxville. The event was graced by students, teachers, and chaperones whose participation made it a success.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending May 11

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

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Rock Island County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

In Rock Island County County schools, 1,340 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 11

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

Mercer County taxpayers give $22,743 in County Sales Tax in February

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

There were 18 multiracial students enrolled in Mercer County County schools in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Mercer County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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

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

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

Rock Island County home valuation prices rose in March compared to the same period in 2023

In March, the median sale price of a home in Rock Island County rose by $32,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.6%.

Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?