Month: April 2022

Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson speaking in opposition to a recently approved crime reform package. The legislation is referred to as the “Safe-T Act” and impacts pre-trial detention matters, something she is concerned about. [FULL STORY]

Inching closer to the 2022 Rhubarb Festival, which will mark the 30th year for the event. The city is contributing $17,000 for this year’s celebration says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Ledith Whitehall offers a reminder about [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill alerting residents of numerous reports of unlocked vehicles being entered and rummaged through. Terrill says the department is increasing patrols in the affected areas.

Sign up underway for the 2022 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant. Pageant Director Ledith Whitehall shares the details. The pageant is Tuesday, July 12.

Township assessors in Mercer County hosting a couple of informational meetings this week. Tiffany Newswander is involved with the effort. The meetings are Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 10 [FULL STORY]

The Illinois Department of Transportation announcing that construction on the bridge carrying IL 94 over Camp Creek, about 5 miles north of Aledo begins this week and is scheduled to be completed by August. Improvements [FULL STORY]