October, 2025 | Rock Island Today

Senator Neil Anderson criticizes new energy bill for raising costs and limiting local control

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has expressed strong opposition to the recently passed “Energy Omnibus Bill,” criticizing its impact on downstate Illinois residents and its approach to energy policy. “Once again, downstate Illinois...

Illinois lawmakers approve transit funding shift; senior tax relief advances

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 31, 2025

During the final week of the fall veto session, Illinois lawmakers addressed major issues related to public transit funding and energy policy.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Rock Island Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Nov. 3?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 31, 2025

The week of Monday, Nov. 3 will see these former Rock Island Metro area high school standouts in action.

Illinois opens applications for $56M law enforcement camera grant

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 30, 2025

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) has opened the application period for its Fiscal Year 2026 Law Enforcement Camera Grant.

City of Moline announces return of “Get Grinched Deliveries” for holiday season

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 30, 2025

The City of Moline is bringing back its "Get Grinched Deliveries" event for 2025.

United Township High School senior serves as page for Illinois House

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 29, 2025

Demetrius Williams III, a senior at United Township High School in East Moline, participated as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Rock Island Metro area competing on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 29, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former Rock Island Metro area high school stars will be competing.

Rep. Swanson welcomes local students as House pages at state capitol

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed Max and Sully Weaver to the Illinois House of Representatives chamber on Tuesday, where the brothers served as House pages for the day. “Max and Sully are two outstanding students with bright...

Ward 7 community meeting set for November 5 at Moline Public Library

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

A community meeting for residents of Ward 7 in Moline is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Moline Public Library, located at 3210 41st Street.

City of Geneseo Police Pension Fund Board met October 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Geneseo Police Pension Fund Board met 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 28

City of Moline Plan Commission met Sept. 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Moline Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Sept. 25

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Thursday, Sept. 25

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 24

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Sept. 24

City of Kewanee City Council met Oct. 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Kewanee City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Oct. 28

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Geneseo Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Colona City Council met Oct. 27

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 28, 2025

City of Colona City Council met Monday, Oct. 27

Moline hosts mailbox for children's letters to Santa

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 27, 2025

Children in the Quad Cities area are invited to participate in a holiday letter-writing event hosted by the City of Moline.

Swanson visits vocational center and community events across district

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 27, 2025

I began my day at the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, where students engaged with representatives from local trades groups, farm implement dealers, auto body repair businesses, and manufacturers.

Salaries for coaches at institutions in Rock Island County around $38,137 on average during 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 24, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Rock Island County during 2024 was $41,793 at Augustana College, according to the U.S. Department of Education.