Western Illinois Today

Demolition For Downtown Aledo Building

A downtown Aledo building is coming down. The Aledo City Council learned Monday night that the former Headquarters & Alley Outback Spa storefront will be demolished. The structure was declared structurally unsound last year. Also Monday night, aldermen scheduled a…

Woman Convicted In 1986 Mercer County Murder Case Granted Parole

A convicted Mercer County murderer has been paroled. 69-year-old Janet Jackson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the November of 1986 fatal attack on her estranged husband. The crime occurred at a rural Viola farmhouse. She was found…

New Boston Area Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Arrest & Other Charges

A New Boston woman facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in the New Boston area. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, 42-year-old Angela Crow was arrested early this morning for possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice,…

Pay Increase For Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies

Deputies, correctional officers, and telecommunicators at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department have a new labor deal. The agreement includes competitive wage increases says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The five-year agreement was approved this week and will include annual 5-percent…

New Tax Credit To Benefit First Responders

Helping to save lives and property could mean savings as you file your Illinois State Taxes. Chris Meskan of Charlie’s Tax Service in rural Reynolds says a new tax credit is being offered. Meskan also has a reminder for educators.…

Penguin Project Encourages Kids With Special Needs

The sold-out Penguin Project had it’s opening performance last weekend. It was held at the  Brunner Theater on the Campus of Rock Island’s Augustana College. The Penguin Project is an annual performance where kids with special needs and mentors work…

City of Aledo & LRS Reminding of Changes to Municipal Trash Pick-Up Services for 2024

Changes for City of Aledo residents and businesses this year involving municipal waste services. LRS, formerly Jackson Disposal, will be proceeding to an automated pick-up service says City Administrator Mike Chausse. Beginning this week, LRS will deliver new garbage carts…