March, 2025 | Rock Island Today

Registered sex offenders: no new living in IDOC County as of March 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 31, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in IDOC County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Rep. Swanson’s five bills advance in the House

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 31, 2025

I filed 15 new bills in this year’s spring session.

2 new registered sex offenders living in Henry County in week ending March 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 30, 2025

There are two new registered sex offenders living in Henry County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Rock Island County: Medicaid made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Rock Island County, providing an average of $1,743 per capita to residents.

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Which former Rock Island Today area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 29, 2025

This former Rock Island Today area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

Rock Island County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Municipal officials in Rock Island County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

Illinois fiscal agency outlines significant budget shortfalls over the next three years

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Illinois faces a challenging fiscal outlook as outlined by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) in its latest report.

Mercer County residents pay $28,524 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Mercer County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Kewanee Plan Commission met Feb. 26

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 26, 2025

City of Kewanee Plan Commission met Wednesday, Feb. 26

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Feb. 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 25, 2025

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 25

City of Kewanee City Council met Feb. 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 25, 2025

City of Kewanee City Council met Monday, Feb. 24

National Medal of Honor Day honors bravery and sacrifice

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 25, 2025

National Medal of Honor Day serves as a reminder of the courage and sacrifice demonstrated by those who have received the nation's highest military honor.