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Rock Island County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Rock Island County rose by $15,250, while total sales increased by 5.6%.

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Home prices in Henry County increased

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Henry County rose by $9,000, while total sales decreased by 14.3%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Henry County in week ending July 13?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 14, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mercer County in week ending July 6?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 13, 2024

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

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Prairie State taxes: Mercer County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid for April

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 13, 2024

Mercer County residents paid $136,272 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

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Rock Island County weekly recap of home sales during week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 13, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Rock Island County in the week ending July 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending July 6?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Henry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Henry County residents pay $44,720 in County Sales Tax in April

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

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

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock Island County's women's football teams did not receive any funding in 2023

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from Rock Island County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Rock Island County in week ending July 6?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Henry County in week ending July 6?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Henry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rock Island County's men's football teams receive $602,059 in 2023

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from Rock Island County received $602,059 during the 2023 season, down 0.7% from the previous year.

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Illinois forms Department of Early Childhood amid restructuring efforts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 12, 2024

Legislation consolidating several state agencies and services into the new Department of Early Childhood has been signed into law. The department will take over existing programs currently managed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The transition is set to occur over the next two years.

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Mercer County County Education: 46 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 11, 2024

In Mercer County County schools, 46 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rock Island County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 6

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Henry County County Education: 734 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 10, 2024

In Henry County County schools, 734 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois mandates influenza testing for dairy cattle at state fairs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 10, 2024

To minimize the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a new testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle being exhibited at county fairs, the Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair, and any other livestock exhibition held in Illinois. All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative Influenza A virus (IAV) test before arriving at a livestock exhibition in Illinois.