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Aledo Okays Management Agreement With IDNR For Sponsler Lake

August 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved a cooperative fishery management agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Sponsler Lake. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser. The agreement is for five years and shall [FULL STORY]

Illinois 17 Work Begins This Week

August 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Illinois 17 from east of Aledo to 220th Street (County Road 3) in Mercer County begins Aug. 5. The project involves micro-surfacing the pavement and will [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Plenty To Talk About Heading Into New IHSA Season

August 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Wednesday morning. A new season begins next Monday, Aug. 8.

Swanson Hosting Veteran & Senior Fair At Mercer County VFW Tuesday

August 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

Local State Representative Dan Swanson hosting a Veteran and Senior Fair today (Tuesday) in Mercer County. He started the event several years ago. The Veteran and Senior Fair is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [FULL STORY]

August 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

A New Windsor woman will be sentenced next month after being found guilty of a residential burglary charge. The Class 1 felony accused 40-year-old Alicia Ferguson of breaking into an Alexis home in 2019. Class [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse Looking For 2022 Sponsors; Effort Helps Needy Families During Holidays

August 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

There is a longer list for the Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse this year and sponsors are needed. Stacy Huggins is with the Mercer County General Assistance Office. If you have any question or want to [FULL STORY]