News headlines for the morning of December 12, 2017:
- The property tax rate in Rock Island is expected to increase 8.96%. The Rock Island City Council voted 5-2 on Monday night to approve the first reading of the tax increase.
- More than 100 children in the Quad Cities now have their first bicycle.
- Illinois residents are being reminded by the state that if they still need health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for next year, they must register by Friday night.
- Former Iowa Department of Transportation Director Paul Trombino III is stepping down from his nomination to lead the Federal Highway Administration.