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Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

June 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.2 percent. The number is for May and is one percent higher from the same time a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Smith’s Custom Meats & Deer Processing

June 28, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Today’s Business Spotlight shines on Smith’s Custom Meats & Deer Processing in Viola. Scott and Susan Smith share some exciting news! Click here for the interview.

Business Spotlight – Smith’s Custom Meats & Deer Processing

June 28, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

On today’s Business Spotlight, John Hoscheidt talks with Scott and Susan Smith with Smith’s Custom Meats & Deer Processing in Viola. Scott and Susan tell John about opening a new business in downtown Aledo, Smith’s [FULL STORY]

Marissa Treimer Of Aledo Performs Live In The WRMJ Studios

June 27, 2024 Ty Taylor

Marissa Treimer of Aledo joined Kia Winsor in the WRMJ Studios this morning for an acoustic musical performance of an original song along with two great covers. Marissa is 15 years old and is a [FULL STORY]

Stephen E. Price – Services 7/1/24

June 27, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Stephen E. Price, 71 of Aledo, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. [FULL STORY]

United High School Principal Starts IHSA Job Next Month

June 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

A local school administrator will begin his new job with the Illinois High School Association next month. Chris Schwarz will serve as IHSA Assistant Executive Director starting July 1. He is replacing the retiring Kurt [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Chase Burns: Land Guys

June 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Ty Taylor speaks with Chase Burns of Land Guys. He’ll discuss the current state of the real estate market, the types of properties he specializes in, his new office space in [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Chase Burns: Land Guys

June 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Ty Taylor speaks with Chase Burns of Land Guys. He’ll discuss the current state of the real estate market, the types of properties he specializes in, his new office space in [FULL STORY]

Mayor: Aledo Aquatics Center Improves Quality Of Life

June 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

The proposed Aledo Aquatics Center is a quality-of-life issue and should attract more visitors to town says Mayor Chris Hagloch. It is hoped the aquatics center will be open by the summer of 2026.

Aledo Main Street Announces Scholarship Winners

June 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Celebrating the Aledo Main Street scholarship winners. Main Street Executive Director made the announcement at Tuesday’s Community Connections gathering at the Edwards River Public Library.