01 Sep 2017

Precision Driving Training for Davenport PD at Credit Island Park

By Scott Hock

The City of Davenport Police Department will be conducting precision driving training at Credit Island Park on six different dates this fall. This training allows Davenport Officers to prepare for driving in emergency situations.

Credit Island Park will be closed from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the scheduled training dates. Limited bike path access will be available for those utilizing the bike path through Credit Island as it connects to the trail system.

01 Sep 2017

Update Rock Island 8/29/2017

By Chris Castelein

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

30 Aug 2017

Local first responders to receive special lunch on Labor Day

By Jenni Izzo

This Labor Day (Monday, September 4), first responders in your area will be recognized with special lunch.

All of Olive Garden’s 800 restaurants nationwide will deliver and serve a special “thank you” lunch to a first responder organization in their community. This is the 16th consecutive year that Olive Garden has coordinated this nationwide effort.

30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs TRUST Act

By Elizabeth Tomev

New law will help law enforcement focus on reducing crime

CHICAGO (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 31 – the TRUST Act – which will continue Illinois’ history of welcoming immigrants and help law enforcement focus on stopping violent crime and protecting Illinois residents.

29 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 25, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 25, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: HB 0243

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Sign

Effective: January 1, 2018

 

Bill No.: HB 0261

An Act Concerning Education

Action:  Sign

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0284

29 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner starts 100 Day Countdown to Bicentennial Celebration

By Elizabeth Tomev
Governor, Lieutenant Governor visit historic sites, first state capital on Illinois Constitution Day
29 Aug 2017

A Better Deal for the Heartland

By Congresswoman Cheri Bustos

This week, I visited nearly every corner of our Congressional District to discuss our Better Deal for the Heartland economic agenda. A critical component of this work is getting input from hardworking families in our communities as we work collaboratively to develop regional solutions that will create more good-paying jobs and strengthen our local economy. Here are a few of the highlights from the week I would like to share with you:

28 Aug 2017

Q&A: 99 County Meetings with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties this year?

28 Aug 2017

Holiday Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

By Michelle Martin

Refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be one day late during the week of the Labor Day holiday. The Drop-Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan will be open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. City of Rock Island offices will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 4th).

25 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner announces personnel change

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – General Counsel Dennis Murashko will leave the Administration at the end of August to pursue opportunities in the private sector. As part of the legal team's succession planning, Kenton Skarin will assume the role of Acting General Counsel to the Governor. He currently is serving as the Governor's Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for managing all aspects of legal operations within the Administration.

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