Month: August 2025

The City of Aledo is hoping to fill its open parks and recreation director position in the fall, according to mayor Chris Hagloch. Troy Blaser resigned from the position last month. When asked if the [FULL STORY]

A New Windsor woman accused of stealing $900,000 during her time as a Rock Island County employee has had her case continued to October. 62-year-old Leisa Streeter appeared in Rock Island County Court for a [FULL STORY]

Aledo, IL – As Aledo gets ready for a busy Saturday on August 23, organizers at the Mercer County VFW Post #1571 are asking for the community’s help to make their Rummage Sale and Rib [FULL STORY]

A new school year brings a new high school principal to the Mercer County School District. Joel Zaiser officially started in the position on July 1 after being hired in May. He spent the past [FULL STORY]

The first meeting with a mediator ended without a contract agreement between the Mercer County School District and the union that represents its teachers on Wednesday. After more than three hours of talks with a [FULL STORY]

A Moline man has entered the race for state representative in Illinois’s 71st congressional district. Kermit Thomas announced he’s running as a Democrat this week. He’s the second Democrat to announce their candidacy, joining 2021 [FULL STORY]

Three electric vehicle charging stations are now active in Aledo. The stations were installed earlier this month. They are located in the southeast and northwest corners of the Aledo Central Park Market Plaza and across [FULL STORY]