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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

23.6% of Rock Island County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2024

Rock Island County universities had 23.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Senator Anderson criticizes FY2025 state budget passage

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 27, 2024

Springfield, IL – State Senator Neil Anderson has issued a statement following the passage of Illinois' Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Rock Island County in week ending May 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois declares May 1 as "Illinois Bacon Day

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presented Senate Joint Resolution 50 in the Illinois House, declaring May 1, 2024, as “Illinois Bacon Day.” A fifth-generation family farmer from Henry County, Swanson is the only pork producer in the Illinois General Assembly. In his remarks, he summarized the importance of bacon to the Illinois economy. The resolution was adopted.

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

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 26, 2024

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

Weekly recap, week ending May 18 home sales in Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2024

There were eight reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Rep. Swanson introduces resolution for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke about House Resolution 706, which declares August 2024 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month and encourages continuing research on spinal muscular atrophy and community support for those affected by the disease.

How many Am. Indian students were enrolled in Rock Island County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2024

In Rock Island County districts, 27 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois declares May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 25, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presented House Resolution 705, declaring May 2024 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois, and called upon the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure for Lyme disease. The resolution was adopted.

City of Moline Youth Commission met April 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 24, 2024

City of Moline Youth Commission met Thursday, April 18

Swanson updates constituents on highway projects and pending legislation

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 24, 2024

Representative Dan Swanson provided an update on May 24, 2024, detailing several key issues as the legislative session in Springfield nears its end. With additional session days scheduled for the weekend, many bills remain on the calendar.

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

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 23, 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 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Mercer County had 3 lawyers in good standing in April

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 23, 2024

Cities within Mercer County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of April.

City of Moline Bass Street Landing SSA #5 Board of Directors met May 20

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 23, 2024

City of Moline Bass Street Landing SSA #5 Board of Directors met 12 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending May 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 23, 2024

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