Month: August 2021

Aledo Antique Days set for this weekend. The event is all day Saturday says Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy. Click here for more information on the event. 

Governor J.B. Pritzker warns that stricter measures could return if COVID numbers don’t improve. Cases are on the rise in Illinois and the governor says his office continues to look at all options for again [FULL STORY]

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a phone scam. The sheriff’s office says scammers are calling people and saying they’ve missed jury duty and that they must pay a fine. [FULL STORY]

A New Windsor area farmer inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame. The honor goes to Jim Mayhew. He influenced many 4-H members over the years with his swine expertise – a good number [FULL STORY]

Farmers State Bank recently donated $4,200 to fourteen area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: 1. Alexis All Stars 2. Country [FULL STORY]

The New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry celebrates 100 years this weekend. It’s a great milestone says New Boston Mayor Chris DeFrieze. Fish and chicken dinners are served Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. [FULL STORY]

The final months of the City of Aledo’s TIF district winding down. The sunset date is December of 2021 with the final increment in 2022. But the city is looking at creating a new TIF [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District residents receiving surveys about future facility needs. Input is being sought on a variety of options—consolidating the elementary schools and building a new K-through-5 facility in Joy; updating existing elementary facilities; [FULL STORY]