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City of Geneseo Plan Commission met May 29

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of Geneseo Plan Commission met Wednesday, May 29

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met May 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 28

City of Colona City Council met May 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of Colona City Council met Thursday, May 30

City of Lewistown City Council met May 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of Lewistown City Council met Tuesday, May 28

City of East Moline City Council met June 3

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of East Moline City Council met Monday, June 3

City of East Moline Special Service Area Committee met May 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of East Moline Special Service Area Committee met Tuesday, May 28

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met May 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

City of East Moline Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Tuesday, May 28

Moline responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

Moline residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending June 1

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Mercer County ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

Mercer County residents paid $126,042 in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

Rock Island County taxpayers give $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in March

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Rock Island County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

There were 25 Hispanic students enrolled in Mercer County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 4, 2024

In Mercer County districts, 25 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$24,147 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Mercer County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

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

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Rock Island County in May compared to previous month

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Rock Island County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Henry County taxpayers give $168,361 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

In March, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rock Island County Education: 4,572 Hispanic students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.7% of students enrolled in Rock Island County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending June 1?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

Local community events include parades, bake sales, and veterans tribute

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

This weekend began with a breakfast at Good Hope United Methodist Church, featuring cheese meat casserole, biscuits and gravy, and yogurt with several blending options. The rains held off, allowing the parade to proceed as planned. The parade enjoyed significant local support.

$104,373 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 3, 2024

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