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Crime Stoppers Seeking Info On Reynolds Area Burglary

May 31, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a burglary. On May 27, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a burglary at a residence near Reynolds. Taken was a utility trailer and [FULL STORY]

Sullivan’s Case Continued To July

May 31, 2023 Ty Taylor

A motion hearing has been continued to early July in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. The delay was asked for Wednesday by Sullivan’s defense [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Green Door Real Estate At ReMax Concepts

May 31, 2023 Ty Taylor

In today’s Business Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Jen Miller with Green Door Real Estate at ReMax Concepts. They will talk about the “Green Door Store” that will be set up for Rhubarb Fest [FULL STORY]

Johnny A. Wagner – Services 6/6/23

May 30, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Johnny A. Wagner, 96 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 5, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Masonic [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Solicitation of Murder For Hire Case Results In 33-Year Prison Term

May 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man receives a 33-year prison term in a solicitation of murder for hire case. 49-year-old Kevin Hockenberry was sentenced Tuesday afternoon in Mercer County Circuit Court after being found guilty of the Class [FULL STORY]

Michael R. Bertelsen – Services 6/5/23

May 30, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Michael R. Bertelsen, 63 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home. Visitation is 3 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 4, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Services are 11 a.m., Monday, [FULL STORY]

Detailing Northside Lofts Project

May 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

Developers of the $15.2 million Northside Lofts project at the former junior high property in Aledo hope construction can begin in 2024. Char Flickinger with Rock Island based Economic Growth Corporation details what the finished [FULL STORY]

Donald Lee Clute – Services 5/31/23

May 30, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Donald Lee Clute, 91, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:54 am, Monday, May 22, 2023 in Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, at the Norwood Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Burial [FULL STORY]

Donna Lee Matthews Tharp – Services 6/2/23

May 30, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Donna Lee Matthews Tharp, 88 of Joy, Illinois, passed away at her home Saturday, May 27, 2023. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, June 2, at the Keithsburg First Christian Church. The [FULL STORY]

Aledo Ready For Rhubarb Fest

May 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rhubarb Fest week is here, and the city is ready for the onslaught of visitors and added traffic says Mayor Chris Hagloch. A complete schedule available and more festival info at aledorhubarbfest.com.