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State Fire Marshal opens applications for fire station grant program

The State Fire Marshal's office is currently accepting applications for the Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant program.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2024

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Mercer County taxpayers give $29,838 in County Sales Tax in September

In September, Mercer County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 17, 2024

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Community events engage students in leadership roles

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 16, 2024

On Friday, a volunteer event took place at Junior Achievement BizTown in Moline, where seventh-grade students from AlWood, Cambridge, and Colona schools participated.

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Nationwide tribute to veterans on Wreaths Across America Day

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 14, 2024

On Wreaths Across America Day, many people take a moment to honor veterans.

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Mercer County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 13, 2024

Mercer County residents paid $142,875 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Rock Island County residents pay $482,065 in County Sales Tax in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 12, 2024

In September, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois unemployment steady at 5.3% as payroll growth stalls

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 9, 2024

Figures from the Department of Employment Security indicate that Illinois' unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.3% in October, while the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Henry County residents paid 23rd-largest sum in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 8, 2024

Henry County residents paid $790,583 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in September.

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Rock Island County collects $1.3 million in County School Facility Tax in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 7, 2024

In September, Rock Island County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois' unemployment steady; new bill may impact disabled workers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 6, 2024

Figures from the Department of Employment Security indicate that Illinois' unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3% in October, compared to a national rate of 4.2%.

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Rock Island County taxpayers give $11,992 in County Automobile Renting Tax in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 5, 2024

In September, Rock Island County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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State Senator Neil Anderson and Rep. Travis Weaver announce town hall in Kewanee

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 5, 2024

State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Travis Weaver have announced a Town Hall meeting in Kewanee.

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Moline residents paid 43rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 4, 2024

Moline residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in September.

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$531,508 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 4, 2024

In September, Rock Island County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rock Island County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 3, 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in September.

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Mercer County residents pay $28,546 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 3, 2024

In September, Mercer County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$411,467 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 2, 2024

In September, Henry County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Henry County collects $204,140 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 2, 2024

In September, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Simple steps for preparing your home for winter

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 2, 2024

It may feel overwhelming to think about preparing a home for winter, but it doesn’t have to be.

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$126,223 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 1, 2024

In September, Henry County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.