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🌱 What new documents reveal about Rock Island-Milan High School’s summer mold issue

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Good morning Rock Island! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new documents reveal about Rock Island-Milan High School’s summer mold issue
  • How a new defense bill could shield Rock Island Arsenal jobs
  • Why Rockridge buses are sounding the alarm on reckless drivers

Also on today's calendar: GALLERY OPENING | Boone & Zahn | Rock Island Gallery and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 27, low: 1.
  • Saturday: Much colder with snow, with a high of 6 and low of -10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. December 10 recap: Quad-Cities news you may have missed today (qconline.com) — Rock Island-Milan families get an inside look at how the district handled mold found in the high school this summer, based on newly reviewed emails and documents. Also in today’s Quad-Cities recap: a principal change at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, a key bridge engineering vote, a flu-shot lag, and more regional updates.
   

2. House votes to guard Rock Island Arsenal from proposed job cuts (kwqc.com) — Rock Island residents should know the U.S. House just passed a major defense bill that blocks proposed restructuring and job cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal, at least until detailed plans are provided. The measure, backed by both Illinois and Iowa representatives, aims to stabilize the Arsenal’s workload and protect the civilian workforce that underpins the Quad Cities’ economy.
   

3. Shocking video: Rockridge School District warns of traffic violations (kwqc.com) — A Rockridge school bus in Rock Island County recently captured video of a car illegally speeding past while the bus was stopped with its stop arm out, narrowly avoiding a student. District leaders say such violations have persisted all school year despite added lights, safety reminders, and signs, and they’re reminding drivers that fines and license suspensions in Illinois and nearby Iowa are steep for ignoring stopped school buses.
   

4. Illinois community banks trim CD rates less aggressively than US peers (spglobal.com) — Rock Island County currently enjoys one of the lowest 30‑year fixed mortgage rates in Illinois at about 6.06%, tied with Franklin County. The report shows community banks and credit unions statewide trimming CD, auto loan, and mortgage rates more slowly than national peers, giving Rock Island borrowers a small edge while savers see only modest rate cuts.
   

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  • I think CHRIS SIMPSON and his little helper deserve Next-doors persons of the year award.
    Hes did so much good for so many. Can I get an Amen? Thank you Gene (Nextdoor Longview/18)
  • Eurpac Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Commissary - Rock Island - P/T - 5 hrs in Rock Island. Apply here.
  • City of Rock Island Illinois posted a job opening for RIFAC/WWJ Lifeguard in Rock Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rock Island here.

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