Month: August 2021

Legislation authored by local State Senator Win Stoller has been signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Stoller says the measure provides critical tax relief for Illinois small business owners. The measure is effective with [FULL STORY]

A local farmer front and center at the Farm Progress Show. Events manager Matt Jungmann lives in the United School District. The 2021 Farm Progress Show starts Tuesday in Decatur. The event runs through Thursday. [FULL STORY]

A busy weekend for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies on Sunday were dispatched to a report of a subject having been threatened with a firearm in Keithsburg. As a result, Austin McGuire of Keithsburg [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson gearing up for a special session in Springfield this week. He spoke with WRMJ about his expectations. The special session begins Tuesday.

The farmland market remains strong. A Mercer County sale brought plenty of attention late last week says Dale Jones with Sullivan Auctioneers. The sale was Friday.

Feedback continues to be sought on facility needs in the Mercer County School District. Among items being considered include updates to the high school and/or a new K-through-5 facility in Joy says Unit 404 Superintendent [FULL STORY]