Rock Island Today

As the new school year approaches, drivers are being reminded to exercise caution around school buses. The presence of yellow school buses on the roads signals that students are returning to school, and motorists should be vigilant.

The reminder emphasizes the importance of not passing a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing. "If you are running late and you think it will be all right this time to go around the stop arm sign and flashing red lights: think again. It is never 'all right' to go around the warning device and put a child’s life at risk!" the statement reads.

Drivers are urged to watch for school buses and drive carefully when children are present.

Daniel Swanson, a Republican, was elected in 2023 as representative for Illinois's 71st House District, succeeding Donald L. Moffitt.