Month: June 2025

 ALEDO, IL – While some city officials attend festivals to make speeches or shake hands, Aledo Alderman Mario Pauley prefers to do something a bit more practical—he drives. At the 2025 Rhubarb Fest, you could [FULL STORY]

ALEDO, IL – Just steps away from the buzz of music and pie stands, nestled near the historic Fell Service Station in downtown Aledo, a small but vibrant booth drew plenty of attention at the [FULL STORY]

ALEDO, IL – In the heart of Central Park, surrounded by the sounds of music, the scent of fresh pie, and the laughter of festival-goers, a small booth offers something more than just keepsakes—it offers [FULL STORY]

ALEDO, IL – Just three short blocks from the hustle and bustle of Rhubarb Fest, a quieter—but no less delicious—tradition is thriving in the basement of the United Methodist Church. It’s here that Ruth Dulaney [FULL STORY]

ALEDO, IL – For some, Rhubarb Fest is about music, for others it’s about the crafts—but for Bill Nelson, it’s always been about the pie. The former Rock Island Parks and Recreation Director made his [FULL STORY]

Suzy Bogguss stopped by the WRMJ Studios on Friday morning to chat with Kia Winsor about her role in the new film Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo, Illinois, the original music she [FULL STORY]