Month: August 2025

A New Windsor man charged with attempted murder will return to court next month. 44-year-old Michael Licht had his initial appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court on Tuesday, where a preliminary hearing was scheduled for [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County High School Restoration Program will raffle a vehicle as part of Aledo’s Antiques Day and Car Show on Saturday. The program restores and customizes cars each year that are raffled off at [FULL STORY]

The 104th Annual New Boston Fish and Chicken Fry is set for this weekend. The event kicks off Friday night with music and a bags tournament. Saturday’s schedule includes a parade, kids activities, side-by-side barrel [FULL STORY]

A retired Illinois State Police officer has announced his candidacy for state senate in Illinois’ 36th District. Brad Beekman of Bushnell is running as a Republican. He kicked off his campaign on Wednesday. He spoke [FULL STORY]

A new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has been officially finalized for teachers in the Mercer County School District. The Mercer County School District Board of Education approved the three-year agreement at Wednesday’s school board meeting [FULL STORY]

Aledo Main Street is gearing up for the 22nd Annual Aledo Antiques Day and Car Show this weekend. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Aledo on Saturday. In addition to [FULL STORY]