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Over 1,000 Illinois Youth Compete For State Title In Archery This Weekend

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Over 1,000 youth from 38 Illinois schools will be going for a state title in archery this weekend. The competition is called the National Archery in the Schools Program Illinois State Tournament. Students compete in [FULL STORY]

Boucher: Move To Bring Back Olympic Conference Not Dead, But On Life-Support

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Efforts to bring back the Olympic Conference are not dead, but they are on life support. Sherrard superintendent Alan Boucher would still like to see something happen. Boucher began making the push for re-establishing the [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Working To Correct Problem With R/O System

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is hoping to correct a problem with the R/O system at the water treatment plant—located west of town. Public Works Director Justin Blaser provided an update to the Aledo City Council [FULL STORY]

Tigers Hold Off Warriors

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two of the top softball teams in the area met Wednesday and the Sherrard Tigers held off the Sterling Golden Warriors 5-4. In baseball action, the Ridgewood Spartans nipped the Rockridge Rockets 5-4 in match [FULL STORY]

Bustos Speaking Out Against GOP Healthcare Plan

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos expressing her opposition to the GOP replacement for Obamacare. She spoke on the House Floor yesterday. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to vote either today or tonight on the [FULL STORY]

Whiteman Steps Down As Rockridge Hoops Coach

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Toby Whiteman has resigned as head basketball coach at Rockridge. He compiled a 151-and-26 mark in six seasons with the Rockets, including two state appearances. Whiteman will continue to teach in the district.

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Looking For Burglary Suspect

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the whereabouts of a wanted man. 25 year old Jakobe C. Benson is being sought on a burglary warrant. His last known address is Rock Island. If [FULL STORY]

Weaver: Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force Report Good Starting Point

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver applauds the work of Governor Bruce Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force. They issued their findings last month and Weaver says the report provides a great starting point for lawmakers. Henderson-Mercer-Knox-and-Warren [FULL STORY]

WIU School Of Ag Hosts Open House Friday

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture hosting an open house for prospective students this week. The Director–Dr. Andrew Baker says the school offers a strong pathway to many different ag careers. The open house [FULL STORY]

Eagles Nipped By Titans, Track Teams Sweep West Central

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Monmouth-Roseville scored two runs in their final at bat to beat Mercer County 7-5 in high school softball action Tuesday at Northside Park. Mercer County took a 5-4 lead after five innings but the Titans [FULL STORY]