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.

25 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 24, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 0106

An Act Concerning Education   

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0140

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed     

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0169

24 Aug 2017

Statement from Gov. Bruce Rauner on Resignaions

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – Diana Rickert, Laurel Patrick, Meghan Keenan and Brittany Carl have submitted their resignations to the Office of the Governor.

We are grateful for their hard work on behalf of the people of Illinois and wish them all the best going forward.

Elizabeth Tomev is acting communications director.

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24 Aug 2017

Broadway Resident Receives Summer Broadway Beautification Award

By Lindsay Hocker

ROCK ISLAND – A Broadway Historic District resident who transformed the exterior of her historic property received the latest Broadway Beautification Award.

Carla Dacon received the award at Broadway Historic District’s August meeting for her work at the Hoge-Houder House located at 832 19th St., Rock Island. This home is a 1903 American Foursquare. Dacon replaced the roof, rebuilt the front porch, and painted it in historically appropriate colors.

23 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 22, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 22, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 155

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 164

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 373

An Act Concerning Local Government

22 Aug 2017

The City of Davenport observes Labor Day

By Tiffany Thorndike

HOLIDAY CLOSING – LABOR DAY

21 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 18, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 123

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 136

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1895

18 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill, extending tax credit program to preserve historic buildings and revitalize economies in five communities

By Laurel Patrick

Program has resulted in economic growth, revitalization for Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria, Rockford

AURORA (Aug. 18, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1783, bipartisan legislation that extends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria and Rockford.

18 Aug 2017

Out and About in Davenport Aug 18, 2017

By Jennifer Nahra

Davenport pools are closing.  Dohse is already closed, Fejervary closes after the Doggy Dip tonight and Annie Wittenmyer closes Sunday, August 20. 

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