Jim Taylor

Aledo Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Child Porn Case

An Aledo man will be sentenced this fall after pleading guilty to two federal child pornography counts. 35 year old Joaquin Cook entered the guilty plea today at U.S. District Court in Rock Island. He faces a maximum of 30…

District 7 Illinois State Police: Save Camping For Lake, Not Left Lane

Illinois State Police District 7 Commander, Captain Victor Markowski, would like to remind drivers that the left lane on all controlled access roadways (interstates and highways with on/off ramps) is for passing only. This has been an Illinois law since…

United Grad Campbell Finishing Up Illinois FFA President Term

A United High School grad is finishing up his term as Illinois FFA president. It’s been a great year says J.C. Campbell of Little York. Among his most memorable experiences was an international agriculture trip to South Africa.

‘Dry’ Heat Hurting Emerging Corn Crop In Western Illinois

The emerging corn crop doesn’t look very well in Western Illinois. Chad Bell farms in Viola. He describes what his conditions look like. He’s hoping for some relief soon. The last measurable rainfall for Bell occurred 19 days ago—only two-tenths…

Bond Reduced In Aledo Sex Abuse Case

Bond has been reduced for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels was being held on $500,000 bond, but that amount was lowered to $150,000 late this morning in Mercer County…