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Seaton Fire Chief, Mercer County High School Bass Fishing Coach Killed In Car Accident

June 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Seaton Fire Chief and Mercer County High School bass fishing coach has been identified as the fatality in a car crash near Taylor Ridge on Sunday night. The Rock Island County Coroner’s Office said [FULL STORY]

Michael G. Blaser – Graveside Services 6/3/26

June 1, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Michael G. Blaser, 79 of Aledo, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Aledo. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, at Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is prior to services from 10 [FULL STORY]

Full Weekend Of Band Shell Entertainment Scheduled For Rhubarb Fest

June 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

A full weekend of entertainment at the Aledo Central Park Band Shell is part of this weekend’s 34th Annual Rhubarb Festival. Friday’s schedule includes music from Jason Parchert from 9-11 a.m., Levi Craft and Friends [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: Rockridge Beats IVC To Win Regional Title

June 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge defeated IVC 13-3 in six innings to win its second baseball regional championship in the last three years in Aledo on Saturday. The Grey Ghosts [FULL STORY]

Local U.S. Rep. Sorensen Receptive To Additional Aid Package For Farmers

June 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois), a member of the House Ag Committee, says he’s receptive to another aid package for farmers in light of ongoing ag economy challenges. Last December, the Trump administration announced an [FULL STORY]