20 Mar 2017

Mayors Gallagher and Klipsch Declare Support for National Service 3/21 and 3/22

By Dave Layton

Local Mayors Make National Service Proclamations

20 Mar 2017

Rock Island Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Drug Distribution Offenses

By Kathy Ryan

DAVENPORT, IA- On March 16, 2017, Dajuan Parnell, 22, of Rock Island, Illinois, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 130 months in prison for possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel.

20 Mar 2017

Imagine an Evening with John Lennon...and, come to our Guitar Circle!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Watch "Imagine: John Lennon" on the Putnam GIANT screen

When John Lennon was killed on Dec. 8, 1980, he left behind some 200 hours of film and video footage, most of it never publicly seen. The people who made "Imagine: John Lennon" had access to all of it - and we're giving you a chance to see it all on the Putnam GIANT screen as part of "Imagine An Evening with John Lennon" event.

20 Mar 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 188 Months in Prison for Crack Cocaine Distribution

By Kathy Ryan

DAVENPORT, IA- On March 17, 2017, Corey Anthony Jones, 28, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 188 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 28 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing cocaine base, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Jones was ordered to serve a four-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.

20 Mar 2017

Rauner Administration Supreme Court Appeal on AFSCME Contract Implementation

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO - The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:

20 Mar 2017

USDA Publishes National Organic Standards Board Meeting Proposals and Discussion Documents

By USDA Office of Communications

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) posted meeting materials and an updated agenda for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring meeting, to be held in Denver, CO, April 19-21, 2017. Documents are posted on the Spring 2017 NOSB meeting webpage.

20 Mar 2017

Governor Announces Appointments, Friday, March 17, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Lottery Control Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Medical District Board.

Name: James Floyd

Position: Board Member – Illinois Lottery Control Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed James Floyd to the Illinois Lottery Control Board. Floyd’s experience in brand management, marketing and finance will bring vast knowledge to the board.

20 Mar 2017

Q&A: National Ag Week (March 19-25, 2017) With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Why is National Ag Week a good reminder for Americans to appreciate how food gets to their tables?

20 Mar 2017

2017 PRAIRIE QUEEN QUILT CLUB QUILT SHOW FRI-SAT-SUN MAY 19-21, 2017

By Robert Sterling

Theme: Cats, Calico and Cross Stitch

The annual Bishop Hill Quilt Show will be held at the Bishop Hill Colony School. Bishop Hill, Illinois, on Friday May 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday May 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., sponsored by the Prairie Queen Quilt Club and The Bishop Hill Arts Council.

20 Mar 2017

Local teacher and marathoner is the face of Multiple Sclerosis

By Mary McNeil

A local marathon runner and East Moline teacher, who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2011, has been chosen as this year's ambassador for the annual MS Walk April 22nd.

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