The Aledo City Council has approved extending up to $200,000 in TIF funds to renovate the former Hall’s Shoes storefront. The building is owned by W.J. Albertson, who is also renovating the former Appleton Law Office and former Mercer Carnegie…
The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction was established in 1993. This marks the first year the event will be done virtually. You can bid Wednesday on-line says Scott Campbell, who’s helping organize the auction. Again the website is juniorfairauctions.com.…
The Aledo City Council hears from local businessman Mark Bieri. He confirmed Monday night he is the buyer for Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course. His plans are for a campground at the property. He asked aldermen about supporting a Mercer County…
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday announced the 36th and 37th residents from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 36th case is a male in his 50s and the 37th is a male in his…
Local State Senator Neil Anderson will be hosting a free Employment Readiness Webinar on Wednesday, August 5 at 10 a.m. for those seeking a job or wanting to make advancements in their career. During the webinar, representatives from the Illinois…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with local State Rep. Dan Swanson Monday morning. The two covered a number of topics–including Michael Madigan’s connection to a ComEd bribery case; what if anything the state legislature can do regarding the Illinois…
Music set to return to the Aledo Central Park Band Shell this week. Rusty Ruggles says three different acts are lined up over the next three weeks. A “Cinema at Central” was held at the band shell this past…
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Sunday announced the 35th resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 35th case is a female in her 80’s. Of the 35 positive cases that Mercer County has had…
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) today announced the 34th resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 34th case is a male in his 30s. Of the 34 positive cases that Mercer County has had since…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says his lawsuit to require masks in school is about protecting children and staff. The suit, filed in Sangamon County, seeks a judge’s approval of the governor’s order requiring masks for students, teachers and staff. …
