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Rock Island County's men's football teams receive $602,059 in 2023

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Rock Island County received $602,059 during the 2023 season, down 0.7% from the previous year.

Illinois forms Department of Early Childhood amid restructuring efforts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

Legislation consolidating several state agencies and services into the new Department of Early Childhood has been signed into law. The department will take over existing programs currently managed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The transition is set to occur over the next two years.

Mercer County County Education: 46 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 11, 2024

In Mercer County County schools, 46 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Henry County County Education: 734 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 10, 2024

In Henry County County schools, 734 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois mandates influenza testing for dairy cattle at state fairs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 10, 2024

To minimize the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a new testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle being exhibited at county fairs, the Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, and any other livestock exhibition held in Illinois. All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative Influenza A virus (IAV) test before arriving at a livestock exhibition in Illinois.

There were 4,452 Hispanic students enrolled in Rock Island County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 9, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 21.4% of students enrolled in Rock Island County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Henry County: Cities registered 16 lawyers in good standing as of June

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 9, 2024

There were 16 lawyers in good standing in cities within Henry County as of June.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending July 6?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rock Island County residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 8, 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in April.

1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Colona City Council will meet July 8

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 8, 2024

City of Colona City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, July 8.

Veteran/Senior Fair scheduled for September in Macomb

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 8, 2024

Last week, the first organizational meeting for an upcoming Veteran/Senior Fair was held at the Old Dairy in Macomb. The event is scheduled to take place on September 9th from 9 a.m. until noon at the Spoon River College Community Center, located at 2500 E. Jackson Street in Macomb.

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Rock Island County's men's football teams receive $602,059 in 2023

Illinois forms Department of Early Childhood amid restructuring efforts

Mercer County County Education: 46 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

Henry County County Education: 734 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

Illinois mandates influenza testing for dairy cattle at state fairs

There were 4,452 Hispanic students enrolled in Rock Island County County schools in 2022-23 school year

Henry County: Cities registered 16 lawyers in good standing as of June

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock Island County in week ending July 6?

Rock Island County residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

1 gas station in cities throughout Henry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

Cheapest diesel in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 6

City of Colona City Council will meet July 8

Veteran/Senior Fair scheduled for September in Macomb

Rock Island County residents pay $67,268 in County Sales Tax in April

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Henry County in week ending July 6

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Rock Island County in week ending July 6?

City of Kewanee Plan Commission met June 5

City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met June 3

City of Aledo City Council met June 3

City of Rock Island Electoral Board met Nov. 4

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