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GovernmentThe pandemic is going to cost Rock Island millions of dollars. Monday night, Finance Director Stephanie Masson reported on the possible impact of COVID-19…
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GovernmentFaced with the possible loss of millions of dollars, the city of Rock Island wants the federal government to help. Monday night the city council will vote…
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Voters in Rock Island County will decide this spring whether the sales tax should be raised to pay for public safety.This week, the county board voted to…
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GovernmentTime is running out for the governor of Illinois and the legislature to break a two-year deadlock, and agree on a state budget.This week on Midwest Week,…
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GovernmentRock Island County's main computer has crashed. County Administrator Dave Ross says the main server failed yesterday, and it'll take a few days to replace…
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The Rock Island School Board will have to act quickly to make good on its promise to reduce property taxes now that voters have approved a sales tax hike.…
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The Rock Island County Sheriff spelled out the consequences if voters reject a sales tax hike. This morning, Gerry Bustos, Judge Walter Braud, and other…
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With early voting beginning in Illinois later this week, Rock Island County officials are asking voters one last time to approve a sales tax increase. If…
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GovernmentVoters in Rock Island County will decide this fall whether the sales tax should be increased to pay for public safety. Last night, the county board voted…
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GovernmentThe Rock Island County Board will ask voters to approve a sales tax increase. Members voted Tuesday night to place the referendum on the November ballot.…