Several counties in the Rock Island area recently received grants from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

The Rock Island-Milan School District will receive an additional $2 million in state funding following the adoption of the recently passed evidence-based school funding model, according to the Dispatch-Argus.

The Rev. Dwight Ford has been working for four years on the Critical Mass Leadership & Development conference, which he will host from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at Rock Island’s Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, according to the Dispatch-Argus.

The Milan Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Trunk 'R Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Milan Girls’ Softball Diamond, helping community members get into the Halloween spirit with a fun event for mingling and, of course, passing out candy.

Russell Christ wants to TAP into the frustration he thinks most Illinoisans must feel.

The Rock Island Chief County Assessment Office will publish changes to county assessments on Sept. 16 online as well as in print editions of the Dispatch-Argus, according to a press release.

Figge Art Museum's "MAiZE" -- repurposed green plastic bottles crafted to resemble cornstalk sculptures -- is part of the Quad Cities' melting pot of cultural celebrations that carry on into the second half of September, according to a press release.

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) teamed up with the New Americans Initiative recently to host a seminar for immigrants on the road to citizenship, according to a press release.

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been busy putting in some time for those who put in time for the country, according to a press release.

Stories like that of Marine Cpl. Todd Nicely make the work going into the annual Frankfort barbecue fundraiser event more than worthwhile, a co-organized of the event said.

Veterans and seniors praised a veterans' resource fair put on by Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) on Tuesday in Galesburg, according to a press release.

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Legal permanent residents in the Moline area are being invited to a an informational immigration seminar hosted by Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) on Saturday at World Relief to help them learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, according to a press release.

Women in the Quad Cities are being encouraged to take part in the first Women's Leadership Development program in the area, according to a press release from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

The Quad Cities will host its first Professional Development Integrative Lifestyle Forum (PDILF) on Sept. 29 at Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino, according to a press release.

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) will host a series of free Veterans’ Resources Fairs to help connect local community members with assistance agencies and organizations, according to a press release.

The Village of Matherville budget was $1.02 for its 2015 fiscal year.

The Village of Sherrard budget was $471,796.92 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,344.15 per household.

The Village of Woodhull budget was $1.28 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,531.40 per household.

A recent report indicates that 63,000 public servants across Illinois receive at least $100,000 each year as part of their taxpayer-supplied salaries.