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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Henry County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Henry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2025

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Mercer County: 21.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 35th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.3% of income in Mercer County—ranking it 35th least dependent among Illinois counties.

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 8, 2025

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Illinois Rep. Swanson welcomes 4-H students to Capitol

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 7, 2025

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed a group of 40 4-H members from across Illinois at the Capitol.

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Clover Library hosts “Readers Make Leaders” event for child reading week

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 5, 2025

Clover Public Library is set to host a "Readers Make Leaders" event on Monday, May 5, 2025.

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Illinois Senate passes bill addressing wildlife nuisance issues

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 5, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson has successfully sponsored legislation to address wildlife nuisance challenges impacting farmers and producers in Illinois' 47th Senate District.

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Henry County: Residents received $134.85 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Henry County, providing an average of $2,785 per capita to residents.

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Rock Island County as of 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2025

Since 1970, Rock Island County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7%.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 3, 2025

The following parishes in the Rock Island Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Illinois unemployment rate stays at 4.8% in March, above national average

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 2, 2025

The Illinois unemployment rate has remained steady at 4.8% in March, maintaining the same level as February according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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May kicks off Lyme disease awareness month in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | May 1, 2025

As the days grow longer and the outdoors more inviting, individuals are reminded to prioritize their safety against Lyme disease, particularly during May which marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

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Henry County collects $405,073 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Henry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rock Island County collects just under $1.8 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Rep. Swanson commemorates Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary at Illinois State Capitol

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 30, 2025

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) participated in a commemorative event at the Illinois State Capitol, marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

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Henry County residents pay approximately $2.4 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Henry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Mercer County residents pay $33,080 in County Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Rock Island County residents pay $7,213 in County Automobile Renting Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Rock Island County collects $426,948 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 28, 2025

In February, Rock Island County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$133,562 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 28, 2025

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

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Rock Island County: Medicare dependency reached 5.8% in 2022

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Rock Island County, providing an average of $2,811 per capita to residents.

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$127,469 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 28, 2025

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