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IDOC County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 30, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Mercer County?

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Mercer County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

2 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in Rock Island County in March

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Rock Island County in March decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Community supports local fire departments with breakfast events

Saturday morning, the Sherrard Fire Department hosted its pancake and sausage breakfast, featuring their renowned blueberry pancakes.

Analysis: Rock Island County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q4 2024

Property owners in Rock Island County paid 2.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Rock Island Today.

Henry County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 30

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Henry County in the week ending March 30, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Henry County responsible for 24th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

Henry County residents paid $888,803 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in January.

Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from Henry County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes 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.

Eric Sorensen discusses small business and veteran support, and condemns terrorism

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois' 17th District highlighted various issues on his Twitter account this April.

Mercer County: Residents received $23.06 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.5% of income in Mercer County, providing an average of $1,487 per capita to residents.

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met April 11

City of Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Friday, April 11

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Rock Island Today area weekly mass times

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from Rock Island County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Rock Island County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Mercer County in March compared to previous month