September, 2016 | Rock Island Today

McGuire promises to remain an advocate for farmers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 25, 2016

Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for House District 72, recently toured a farm located near Buffalo Prairie.

Harlan will not be stopped from running for public office

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 25, 2016

Even though he has given up his job, lost friends and had to fight every step of the way, Patrick Harlan believes it is his mission to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

World Dance class starting soon in Rock Island

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 25, 2016

World Dance classes will begin next month at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center, according to the Rock Island Parks and Recreation program guide.

Moline Centre Main Street Commission board reviews maintenance records

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

The Moline Centre Main Street Commission board of directors met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.

East Moline Park Board discusses various reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Members of the East Moline Park Board met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Oak Lawn Patriot Station Traffic Advisory Panel to gather for meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

The Village of Oak Lawn Patriot Station Traffic Advisory Panel will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

Augustana tennis coach celebrates 100th victory

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

The road to 100 career wins for Jon Miedema began with summers as a kid.

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.