Week 6 IHSA Football AP Poll

The Associated Press (AP) Week 6 IHSA football poll was released Tuesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked 9th in Class 2A this week. Other local schools in this week’s rankings are Knoxville (#5 in 2A), Morrison (#4 in 1A),…

Nov. 15 Plea Date Set In Sullivan Case

A plea date has been set for next month in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. He is scheduled to appear in Mercer County Circuit Court on Nov. 15. The date was set…

Aledo Dollar Tree Update

Dollar Tree is still coming to Aledo, but the project will not likely begin until next year. An update from Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The developer for Dollar Tree will receive up to $350,000 in reimbursement from the city for…

Mercer County Delinquent Tax Sale Announced

Eleven items are available in the latest Mercer County delinquent tax sale. The properties were delinquent for 2019 and prior real estate taxes. All sealed bids must be in the Mercer County Treasurer’s Office, 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL…