Chicago Public League (CPL) and Illinois High School Association (IHSA) history will be made on Thursday, September 15 as two black female head coaches will coach against each other in boys varsity football for the first time in Illinois athletic…
A Seaton man has pleaded not guilty to a Class X felony charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. 45-year-old Frank W. Wheeler appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning where he waived his preliminary hearing. Wheeler…
Sherrard was unable to complete a second-half comeback against Erie-Prophetstown in football Saturday, falling 35-28. The Tigers trailed 28-7 at halftime. In boys golf, Mercer County finished 3rd at the Boiler Invite in Kewanee. In girls golf, Rockridge earned a…
Sidewalk improvements on the way for Aledo’s Monument Park. The $44,500 project has been approved by the Aledo City Council says Mayor Chris Hagloch. McClintock Trucking & Excavating has been awarded the project. The park includes a memorial honoring the…
Every second mattered as the Orion Chargers scored late in their game against Newman. Orion went in for six to come within one point of tying the game in the fourth quarter. The Chargers attempt at a two-point conversion was…
Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information on two wanted suspects. They are 27-year-old Zachary Bewley and 47-year-old Matthew Millage. Both are wanted for burglary. More information is available on the Mercer County Crime Stoppers website, or you can call 309-582-3500.…
