The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Saturday announced the second resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a female between the ages of 40-60. Due to…
For a second straight year, Mercer County High School senior Max Santiago has earned scholastic bowl all state honors. The recognition is from the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association.
The Youth Education Committee of the Illinois Farm Bureau and its affiliates awarded nine Illinois 4-H members with its Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism Award this year. In addition to the award, the winners will participate in an elite leadership training,…
For the first time ever, the Mercer County Board will be meeting via telephone and electronically. Mercer County Administrator Ron Fullerlove says the move is due to COVID-19 restrictions. Aledo City Clerk Jarod Dale says Monday’s Aledo City Council…
The COVID-19 threat has resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 Aledo Rhubarb Festival in June. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with festival co-chair Pam Myers Friday Morning.
In response to the COVID-19 threat, Genesis Health Group Aledo is adjusting patient scheduling. An update from Genesis Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski. Rogalski says you can reach the clinic at 582-9450.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.5 percent. The number is for February and represents a 1.7 percent improvement from the same period a year ago, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment…
The Mercer County YMCA Children’s School has been able to meet a need as they requested and received an emergency child care license during this COVID-19 pandemic. The children school’s Lisa Clawson says the action benefits essential workers that need…
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says one of the main questions she has been hearing is when will stimulus checks be arriving. She addressed that issue during a conference call with reporters on Thursday.
Local State Senator Chuck Weaver says citizens should be allowed to utilize the state’s expansive outdoor trail systems at this time. He says not for congregating in, but for movement activities—like walking/running, biking, or equestrian activities. All state parks are…
