Death Of Oquawka Man Under Investigation

A death investigation underway in Henderson County. It follows a welfare check at 2348 County Highway 3 in Oquawka. Upon arrival Saturday morning, Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered the resident, 44-year-old Michael D. Louck deceased. The death is being investigated…

Aledo Film To Be Screened In Quad Cities

A second screening has been scheduled for an independent film that was shot in Aledo last year. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, in Rock Island. The first screening of Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo Illinois…

MCBT Helping Bring Attention To Local Homelessness

Defining homelessness in Mercer County. The Mercer County Housing Initiative is bringing attention to that issue says Darren Winsor with Mercer County Better Together. Kathy Jordan and Project NOW are also part of the Mercer County Housing Initiative. Within the…

Bewley Named Police Chief In Viola

An Aledo High School grad is the new Chief of Police in Viola. Jesse Bewley has over 20 years of public service experience, including time with the Aledo police and fire departments. His most recent position was with the Metropolitan…