26 Dec 2017

Governor hears from farmers on agricultural advances, community needs

By Elizabeth Tomev

Rauner attends roundtable at Big Prairie Farms in Carmi

CARMI (Dec. 14, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner met today with farmers at a southern Illinois roundtable to learn more about efforts to thwart nutrient loss and advanced agriculture production and management, and to hear about the effects of policy decisions on agri-business.

26 Dec 2017

Give blood now, help save lives by next month

By Laura McGuire

Donors of all blood types urged to give blood, platelets this holiday season

Illinois (Dec.18, 2017) — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give more life to patients now and into the new year by giving blood or platelets.

26 Dec 2017

Governor announces effort to assist residents facing housing crisis

By Elizabeth Tomev

Pending closure of federal housing project in Cairo spurs action

CAIRO (Dec. 16, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced an upcoming job and resource fair intended to assist those who are being displaced from a federal housing project in Cairo.

26 Dec 2017

“Ologies : Dare to Explore” Program at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Explore the popular “ologies” series of books with crafts and activities at the Davenport Library. We’ll meet at 4:00pm each Thursday in January at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue). Registration is required, so be sure to sign up for your favorites today!

January 4 – Egyptology

January 11 – Monsterology

January 18 – Pirateology

26 Dec 2017

Governor Takes Clemency Action - December 22, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Dec. 22, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today granted 10 and denied 78 clemency petitions. 

This is the twenty-second set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Each person granted clemency has recently undergone a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.

26 Dec 2017

Tabletop Games for Kids at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Enjoy your favorite classic board game, or try a new one at Tabletop Games for Kids! The games begin at 3:30pm on Friday, January 5 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue). A second session will be held on Friday February 2. Games include Clue, Life, King of Tokyo, Scrabble, Forbidden Island and many others. Come for some good old-fashioned fun!

26 Dec 2017

Grassley Reform Credited with Recovering More Than $56 Billion Lost to Fraud

By Grassley Press

More than $3.7 Billion in Taxpayer Funds Recouped from Fraudsters in 2017 Alone                                                                                                                   

26 Dec 2017

The Moline Foundation Announces the Lee Womack Memorial Scholarship Award Deadline

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
December 22, 2017 -The Lee Womack Scholarship Fund is intended to provide funds to deserving students graduating from Moline High School who plan to obtain a college degree in Education.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2018.
26 Dec 2017

Fatal Fire in Blue Grass

By Stacey Jo Green

On December 25, 2017 at approximately 12:34 AM, Blue Grass Fire, Buffalo Fire, the Scott County

26 Dec 2017

Adrian Connolly, a Rock Island, IL Native, Achieves Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University

By Hope Buckner

NASHVILLE, TN (12/19/2017)-- Adrian Connolly of Rock Island, IL (61201) qualified for the Fall 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

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