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Learning About High Tech/Small Town & The Mercer County Internet Initiative

February 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Bringing tech jobs to Aledo and the Mercer County area is the goal of a new effort called High Tech/Small Town. They are teaming up with Mercer County Better Together for the Mercer County Internet [FULL STORY]

Bustos Supports Vilsack For Ag Secretary; Talks Differences Between Biden & Senate Republicans Stimulus Package

February 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Shortly after Joe Biden was elected President, Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ name was mentioned as a possibility for the Secretary of Agriculture position, but that job is going to former Iowa Governor and former [FULL STORY]

Aledo Main Street Looks For Continued Support From City

February 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hears from Aledo Main Street. Executive Director Dana Murphy presented to aldermen Monday night. Main Street is seeking its annual $18,000 contribution from the city plus another $20,000 for an economic [FULL STORY]

Total Mercer County Deer Harvest 1,607 From All Seasons

February 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

The final numbers have been tabulated from all deer hunting seasons in Mercer County. The total number is 1,607, according to data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. That breaks down to 626 during [FULL STORY]

Illinois House GOP Members Speak Out Against ISBE’s Culturally Responsive Teaching Standards.

February 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Illinois House Republican are critical of new teaching standards adopted by the State Board of Education. The state board says the “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Standards” aim to prepare educators to teach a diverse [FULL STORY]

Sub-Zero Temps Later This Week

February 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

The coldest air of the winter arrives later in the week. Temps will approach 40 on Thursday, but then the bottom drops out. That’s meteorologist Dave Cousins with the National Weather Service in the Quad [FULL STORY]