Month: November 2020

Mercer County businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic are eligible to apply for Business Interruption Grants from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Plenty of money is still available in this second round [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday reported another 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19.  This brings the county’s total to 446 cases since reporting began.  The latest cases include:   1 male in his [FULL STORY]

A local church again offering a free Thanksgiving meal this year. Due to COVID-19, First Baptist Church of Aledo will be offering delivery to home-bound or shut-ins and pick-up service at the church on Thanksgiving [FULL STORY]

With a change in State’s Attorney taking place next month, that means Grace Simpson will be taking over a number of high-profile cases in Mercer County yet to be settled. One involves 34 year old [FULL STORY]

A New Windsor man awaiting trial in Mercer County in a child porn investigation could see his case moved to federal court. That subject was brought up Monday morning during James Pierson’s pre-trial conference in [FULL STORY]

A recent Mercer County High School grad has been named to the 2020 State 4-H Livestock Judging Team. The honor goes to Sheridan Hank. Her two brothers—Carson and Gage were also members of the team [FULL STORY]