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

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.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Mar 28, 2025

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State Sen. Anderson: Audit of immigrant healthcare program revealed 'massive mismanagement'

Neil Anderson, a state senator for Illinois' 47th District, said that an audit of the state's immigrant healthcare program revealed "massive mismanagement and thousands of potentially ineligible enrollees."

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 28, 2025

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State Sen. Anderson on Madigan conviction: 'Ethics reform isn’t just necessary—it’s long overdue'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson commented on the conviction of Michael Madigan, saying, "This conviction should be a wake-up call to Democrats: the days of operating without accountability must end."

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State Sen. Anderson introduces SR 25: 'I hope we can further raise awareness' of Prader-Willi Syndrome

By Rock Island Today Reports | Feb 10, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson has introduced Senate Resolution 25 (SR 25), declaring May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month.

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Sen. Neil Anderson announced an opportunity for fire stations to ‘apply for a Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 25, 2024

State Senator Neil Anderson recently shared information regarding a fire station construction and rehabilitation grant in a Facebook post dated December 22.

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State Rep. Travis Weaver: 'Yesterday, I had the honor of attending an event to mark the completion of the Bishop Hill Fence Project'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 10, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver announced the completion of a public-private partnership project in a December 3 Facebook post.

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Gov. Pritzker needs to drop the gubernatorial Macho Man routine and work with Republicans'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 15, 2024

Representative Ryan Spain addressed the financial challenges facing Illinois in a Facebook post dated November 13.

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Illinois State House District candidate: 'Thank you for making calls, knocking on doors, and dedicating your time'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 13, 2024

Charlie Helmick, a candidate for Illinois State House District 72, addressed the election results in a Facebook post on November 6.

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State Representative Travis Weaver: 'Both the Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield next week'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 5, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver announced the Illinois legislature's return for the veto session in a Facebook post dated November 4.

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'The Governor and supermajority Democrats have spent taxpayer dollars recklessly'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 5, 2024

State Representative Ryan Spain addressed concerns regarding the predictions for the 2026 fiscal year budget in a Facebook post dated November 4.

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State Rep. Ryan Spain: 'The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched its new online licensing system'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 1, 2024

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Walking pneumonia is becoming more common in Illinois children in 2024'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 27, 2024

State Representative Ryan Spain shared information about the prevalence of walking pneumonia, stating, "Here's what you need to know," in an October 25 Facebook post.

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Farmers harvested 62% of soybeans and 49% of corn as of Oct. 14 statewide'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 17, 2024

State Representative Ryan Spain provided an update on the state's harvest progress in an October 16 Facebook post. He said, "Farmers harvested 62% of soybeans and 49% of corn as of Oct. 14 statewide, which was 15 and 5 points ahead of the average pace, respectively."

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'U.S. District Judge John Blakey declined to dismiss several criminal counts against Madigan'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 9, 2024

State Representative Ryan Spain shared information about a request for criminal charges against former House Speaker Michael Madigan to be dropped. "U.S. District Judge John Blakey declined to dismiss several criminal counts against Madigan," Spain said in an October 3 Facebook post.

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Illinois State House District 72 candidate: 'I had the privilege of welcoming home another group of veterans from the Honor Flight'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2024

Illinois State House District 72 candidate Charlie Helmick shared his latest Honor Flight involvement, saying, "It's an honor I cherish at every flight, just as many others do who deeply respect our veterans," in a Sept. 18 Facebook post.

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Senator Neil Anderson: 'Please join me in thanking our surgical technologists for everything they do!'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 19, 2024

Sen. Neil Anderson shared National Surgical Technologists Week, saying, "In honor of National Surgical Technologists Week, I have filed Senate Resolution 1194 asking the General Assembly to officially recognize our surgical technologists in Illinois," in a Sept. 17 Facebook post.

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State Representative Travis Weaver: 'I am honored to be recognized by the Technology & Manufacturing Association'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver acknowledged an award, stating, "I am proud to stand with small and mid-size manufacturers and consider what is best for them when voting on legislation that impacts their industry," in a September 4 Facebook post.

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State Representative Ryan Spain: 'Instead of helping businesses thrive, Democrats heap on the regulations'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2024

State Rep. Ryan Spain shared information on new regulations for business owners, stating, "Illinois businesses, especially in the hospitality industry, are still struggling to recover from pandemic losses." He made this statement in a Sept. 4 Facebook post.

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State Representative Travis Weaver: 'I am honored to have achieved a 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 20, 2024

State Representative Travis Weaver announced his continued support for small businesses in Illinois, stating, "Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, and I will continue to support and fight for them on issues critically important to their well-being and survival." He made the statement in an August 13 Facebook post.

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Illinois State House District 72 candidate: 'Great choiuce!'

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 21, 2024

Illinois State House District 72 candidate Charlie Helmick congratulated Sen. J.D. Vance for being named former President Donald Trump's pick for Vice President, saying, "Congratulations to fellow Marine J.D. Vance on being the choice of President Trump as V.P." He made the statement in a July 16 Facebook post.