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City of East Moline Fire Pension Board met April 18

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2025

City of East Moline Fire Pension Board met Friday, April 18

City of Moline Youth Commission met April 17

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2025

City of Moline Youth Commission met Thursday, April 17

$65,356 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Henry County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 18, 2025

There was one offender convicted of homicide 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.

City of Moline Special Services Area #6 Board of Directors met April 16

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2025

City of Moline Special Services Area #6 Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 16

Swanson updates on homeschool bill, driving test age, and resentencing bill

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 17, 2025

On April 17, Representative Dan Swanson shared updates from Springfield, highlighting several pieces of legislation and community events.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henry County?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

There were 55 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Henry County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Henry County in March?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Henry County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met April 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Moline Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, April 14

City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met April 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Moline Committee of the Whole & Council met Tuesday, April 15

City of Colona City Council met April 14

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Colona City Council met Monday, April 14

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Rock Island County as of March 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Rock Island County as of the week ending March 30.

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met April 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 15

City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board met April 15

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board met Tuesday, April 15

Sen. Anderson criticizes IHSA's decision on gender inclusion in sports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson has publicly expressed his disapproval in response to a letter from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) regarding the inclusion of male athletes in female sports.

Illinois House passes bill changing senior driving test requirements

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 16, 2025

Some senior drivers in Illinois will soon experience changes in the protocol for renewing their driver's license due to new legislation that has narrowly passed the Illinois House.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Mercer County as of March 30

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Mercer County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 15, 2025

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