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New Boston Elementary PTO Dancing For Turf Fundraiser Saturday

November 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

A fundraiser to complete the installation of the New Boston Elementary playground equipment is set for this weekend. The New Boston Elementary PTO is holding a “Dancing for Turf” event on Saturday. The event will [FULL STORY]

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Cambridge Middle School FFA Chapter Earns State Recognition

November 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Cambridge Middle School FFA Chapter in Henry County was honored with the Middle School Model of Excellence national chapter award at this year’s National FFA Convention. Haley Gruber is the school’s FFA advisor. There [FULL STORY]

Rockridge’s Schwigen, Lower Earn IHSFCA All-State Selections

November 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

Rockridge had a pair of players earn Class 2A all-state honors from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) for their 2025 seasons. The IHSFCA announced its 2025 all-state teams on Monday. Rockridge junior [FULL STORY]

Informational Meeting For First Responder Training Wednesday In Aledo

November 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

An informational meeting promoting EMT and EMR training is being held in Aledo on Wednesday. With Mercer County continuing to face a critical ambulance shortage, local officials are working to promote emergency responder training in [FULL STORY]

Down 2 Coaches, Riverdale Volleyball Wins Super-Sectional, Advances To State

November 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Playing without its head coach and an assistant, Riverdale punched its ticket to the IHSA Volleyball State Finals with a three-set win over Chicago Christian in [FULL STORY]

LRS Sends Reminders For Winter Trash & Recycling Pickup

November 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

LRS and the City of Aledo are sending a reminder to residents on the upcoming winter waste and recycling collection. In a press release sent Monday, LRS is asking residents to make sure all waste [FULL STORY]

TRAC Releases All-Conference Boys Soccer Team

November 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its 2025 all-conference soccer team on Monday. Mendota, which lost to Columbia 3-1 in the 1A state championship on Saturday, led the league with six first-team selections. [FULL STORY]

Thomas William Kilcoin – Services 11/13/25

November 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Thomas William Kilcoin, 87 of Preemption, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., on Wednesday, November 12, at Dennison [FULL STORY]

Carol Jo Roberge – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

November 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Carol Jo Roberge, 71 of Aledo, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded with Dennison Funeral Home in Viola. A celebration of [FULL STORY]

Wilber ‘Bill’ Brougher Ullom – Services 11/14/25

November 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Wilber “Bill” Brougher Ullom, 90 of Viola, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, November 14, at Dennison Funeral Home [FULL STORY]