Month: July 2025

For Lisa Mucciolo, a trip from Yukon, Oklahoma, to the Rock Island County Fair is more than just a summer visit—it’s a homecoming. Born and raised in the former town of Green Rock, Illinois, Lisa [FULL STORY]

For the second consecutive month, Mercer County School District teachers and supporters packed a Board of Education meeting as contract negotiations continue for staff in the district. Wednesday’s meeting was moved to the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

With the closure of the New Boston Volunteer Ambulance Service, Mercer County is facing an ambulance shortage. The New Boston Volunteer Ambulance Service officially ended its operations earlier this week due to a lack of [FULL STORY]

If you’re walking the midway at the 2025 Rock Island County Fair and catch the scent of jumbo all-beef corn dogs or spot a line for fresh-squeezed lemonade shake-ups, chances are you’re near Snazzy’s—Aledo’s own [FULL STORY]

A bright teal dress, a sparkling crown, and a warm smile—Rylee Ledbetter is embracing her new title as the 2025 Little Miss Rock Island County Fair with grace and enthusiasm. Representing Rockridge schools, Rylee was [FULL STORY]

From smoked brisket to soft-serve ice cream, Brenda Lloyd and the team behind Lloyd’s Chuckwagon are serving up crowd favorites at the 2025 Rock Island County Fair—and putting Reynolds, Illinois, on the culinary map. Stationed [FULL STORY]

For Easton Frank of Geneseo, showing animals at the Rock Island County Fair is more than just a summertime tradition—it’s a way of life that demands dedication, grit, and a whole lot of early mornings. [FULL STORY]

The 2025 Rock Island County Fair is in full swing, and this year, there’s a fresh new feature aimed at young fairgoers and families—“Fairy Tales at the County Fair.” The evening reading series brings community [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County School District’s July District Board of Education meeting has been relocated to accommodate another expected large crowd as contract negotiations continue for teachers in the district. Wednesday’s meeting was moved from the [FULL STORY]

With the start of school on the horizon, organizers of the Mercer County Backpack Program are asking the community to step up and help feed local children in need. The program provides weekend food packs [FULL STORY]