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USDA declares disaster for Illinois counties after July derecho

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared a disaster for several Illinois counties affected by a derecho in mid-July.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 19, 2024

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Illinois invites veterans to share feedback on state programs through survey

Illinois legislators are currently evaluating various laws and programs designed to support Veterans and their families.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 18, 2024

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Henry County taxpayers give $35,523 in County Sales Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 17, 2024

In August, Henry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois faces budget deficit as federal judge rules against assault weapons ban

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 15, 2024

Representative Dan Swanson recently introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to honor twelve individuals from Galesburg who served in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

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Orion student serves as Illinois House Page for a day

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 14, 2024

Evelyn Wilbur, a ninth-grade student from Orion High School, participated as a Page for a day in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Rock Island County responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 13, 2024

Rock Island County residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in August.

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Swanson presents resolution honoring Galesburg Civil War soldiers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 13, 2024

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and a group of leaders from Galesburg presented a resolution in the Illinois House on Tuesday.

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Mercer County collects $85,503 in County School Facility Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 12, 2024

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

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Veterans Day events honor service members across Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 12, 2024

I began Veterans Day by discussing the 12 African American soldiers from Galesburg who served with the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War on WGIL.

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FOIA Request Sent to City of Aledo Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 11, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Aledo, Illinois, on October 30, 2024.

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Gratitude expressed to veterans and active military on Veterans Day weekend

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 9, 2024

On this Veterans Day weekend, gratitude is extended to all individuals who have worn the uniform and served in the nation’s Armed Forces.

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Mercer County ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 8, 2024

Mercer County residents paid $130,016 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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$388,752 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 7, 2024

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

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Rock Island County taxpayers give $14,008 in County Automobile Renting Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 5, 2024

In August, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$394,752 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 4, 2024

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

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Moline responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 4, 2024

Moline residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Voting hours and information for Election Day in Illinois

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 4, 2024

Election Day is set for tomorrow, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Illinois, the day is recognized as a state holiday, resulting in the closure of public schools.

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Henry County residents paid 25th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2024

Henry County residents paid $730,382 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in August.

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Mercer County residents pay $23,884 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 3, 2024

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

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Henry County collects $193,112 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 2, 2024

In August, Henry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.