Illinois deer hunting season has commenced, with archery season opening on October 1 and continuing until January 19 in counties east of Route 47. The same timeline applies to counties west of Route 47, although there will be interruptions for firearm seasons starting mid-November.
State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) will collaborate with Carl Sandburg College and F&M Bank to host a seminar focused on scam prevention. The event is scheduled for Monday, October 21, at the Galesburg Public Library's community room from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rock Island County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
State Representative Ryan Spain shared information about a request for criminal charges against former House Speaker Michael Madigan to be dropped. "U.S. District Judge John Blakey declined to dismiss several criminal counts against Madigan," Spain said in an October 3 Facebook post.
Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 stood out in Rock Island County with 7,144 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.