Jim Taylor

City Waiting For New Mural Design

The City of Aledo hoping a mural can be finished on the former Gun Report building this year. The south wall was once adorned with the “Welcome to Aledo” sign. Mayor Chris Hagloch was asked about the subject last month.…

Another Successful Bushels For Hunger Campaign

Local farmers continue to stock local food pantries. The Bushels for Hunger campaign involves producers from Mercer, Rock Island, and Henry counties. The program this year has generated $23,603 for the River Bend Food Bank. Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan…

Aledo Receives $600,000 Grant For Aquatics Center Project

Aledo being awarded a $600,000 grant. The announcement made yesterday by Governor J.B. Pritzker, who says the state will release $60-million to fund 118 projects. The funding comes from the Open Land Space and Acquisition or OSLAD program. Aledo will…

Genesis Health System Joins MercyOne

On Wednesday, an agreement for Genesis Health System to join MercyOne, a statewide Iowa health system, is complete. The news follows a September announcement that MercyOne and Genesis signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership. With today’s…

Bettendorf Residential Burglary Investigation Leads To Search In Rural North Henderson

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Illinois State Police Tactical Response Team executing a search warrant on a residence in the rural North Henderson area. The action taken Tuesday. No arrests were made and the investigation is…

Groundbreaking Next Week For Sherrard School District Project

A groundbreaking ceremony planned for next week for an addition at Sherrard Elementary. The event is on Tuesday, March 7 from 5-6 p.m. on the north side of the school. The project includes a 14,750 square foot expansion. It marks…

City of Aledo, Aledo Main Street Offer Financial Support to New and Existing Local Businesses

The City of Aledo and Aledo Main Street are looking to assist local businesses in Aledo with small business grants for lease assistance and business professional services. The grant opportunities are open to current owners and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to…

Looking For West Side Aledo Development

Is there any opportunity for retail development on the west side of Aledo? Currently, the old Casey’s lot remains for sale and the city owns property across the street from Dollar General. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch says those interested in…

Aledo City Administrator Hiring Update

Aledo plans to hire a new city administrator sometime this year and the position will be separate from the police chief job. Mayor Chris Hagloch was asked about the job search last week as Chris Sullivan remains on paid leave…