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Aledo Sex Abuse Case Continued To Next Month

July 18, 2017 Ty Taylor

A pre-trial conference has been continued to next month for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels will be back in Mercer County Circuit Court on [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Meth Case Takes Another Turn

July 18, 2017 Ty Taylor

There’s been another turn in a methamphetamine case in Mercer County Circuit Court. 26 year old Erica Sandusky of Matherville was set for a plea this morning, but agreement could not be reached between her [FULL STORY]

Aledo Looks At Updating Code Enforcement

July 18, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo looking for a little more teeth in its enforcement code. The Aledo City Council is considering adopting the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code prepared by the International Code [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Brings $44,545

July 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County ag business community steps up for the youth livestock community….again. Jim Taylor reports.

Sanity Evaluation Ordered In Aledo Sex Assault Case

July 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

The sanity of an Aledo man charged in a sex assault case will be evaluated. The mental health evaluation was ordered this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court following a defense motion for 20 year [FULL STORY]

Settlement Being Discussed In Sex Assault Case Against Rural Aledo Man

July 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

A settlement being discussed in a criminal sexual assault case filed against a rural Aledo man. That information divulged during a pre-trial conference for 30 year old Eric Maurice Thirtyacre this morning in Mercer County [FULL STORY]

24th Year For Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction

July 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction now in its 24th year. The latest sale is Friday night at 6 p.m. in the Swine Barn on the Mercer County Fairgrounds says organizer Mike Peterson. Peterson says [FULL STORY]

Executive Clemency Denied In 1986 Mercer County Murder Case

July 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Convicted Mercer County murderer Janet Jackson denied in her executive clemency request. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board notified the Mercer County State’s Attorney’s office of Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision late last month. Jackson can file [FULL STORY]

High Praise For Quality Of Livestock At Mercer County Fair

July 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

High praise for the quality of livestock at the Mercer County Fair this week. Joseph Ratliff–a University of Illinois grad and Ashland, Illinois native served as the 4-H beef show judge earlier this week. The [FULL STORY]

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Process Underway For Mercer County Board

July 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The budget process is already underway for the Mercer County Board. County Board consultant Cat Lange with Bellwether provided an update earlier this week. The county’s new fiscal year begins December 1.