Western Illinois Today

Mercer County Food Mission Moving Forward With Emergency Food Pantry

More progress for the Mercer County Food Mission. They are moving forward with remodeling a kitchen at the Mercer County Health Department that will be utilized as an emergency food pantry. The health department’s Jen Hamerlinck says the Mercer County…

Better Interest Rate Provides Rockridge Some Relief With Bond Issue; Support Also For Working Cash

The Rockridge School Board approves issuing $6.1 million in taxable general obligation school bonds. A lower interest rate will give the district some relief from a 2014 bond issue and also provide some help in the area of working cash.…

Technology & Broadband Discussion For Mercer County School Board

The Mercer County School Board talks technology and broadband. Aledo grad Louis Powell wants to develop a pilot project between Mercer County High School and Devry University involving dual enrollment in technology classes. Powell is involved with an effort called…

Bustos Attends Inauguration

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos at Wednesday’s Presidential Inauguration. Bustos was just elected to her fifth term in November.

Two More COVID Related Deaths In Mercer County

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) has announced two more COVID-19 related deaths, a man in his 70s and a man in his 80s, bringing the county’s total to thirty-one. There have been 1,177 total COVID-19 cases in Mercer County…

Be Patient Waiting For COVID Vaccine, Demand Is High Says MCHD’s Ewing

Mercer County Health Department Administrator Carla Ewing hopeful that COVID-19 vaccine shipments increase in the coming weeks. Demand has been high for the vaccine locally with February clinics already filled up. Ewing provides an update each Wednesday morning on the…

Learn More About Dual Credit & AP Classes

A great opportunity for parents and students in the Mercer County School District to learn about dual credit and AP or advanced placement courses. Mercer County High School guidance counselor Tami Hainds says a Dual Credit/AP Night is scheduled for…

Mural Upgrade Part Of Former Gun Report Building Renovation

The Aledo City Council receives an update on the former Gun Report storefront. Louis Powell is renovating the property and the building has already been gutted says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The Aledo City Council approved a $150,000 TIF incentive for…

Keithsburg Man Fit To Stand Trial In Sex Case

A Keithsburg man charged with a felony of sexual relations within families has been deemed fit to stand trial. The finding was entered Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court for 46 year old Kevin Hockenberry. He faces a Class 3…