Western Illinois Today
Aledo Public Works Employees Look To Unionize
Applications Now Open For LIHEAP; Mercer County Project NOW Local Office
Bustos Intends To Seek Democratic Leadership Post Should Her Party Gain House Control In November
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing that, should Democrats be successful in winning back the majority in November, she plans to run for Assistant Democratic Leader. This would be the number four post in Democratic House Leadership. She made the…
New Boston Man Sentenced To Six Years In Child Abuse Case
8th Annual Sherrard Pumpkin Fest This Saturday
Trees Planted At Apollo; Longtime Staff Member Also Remembered
Slater Resigning From Aledo City Council
The Aledo City Council has a vacancy. Randy Slater is resigning from his aldermanic seat because he is moving outside of Ward 2. His term runs through May of 2021.
Mercer County Mental Health Action Program Takes Shape In October
The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program goes into effect this month. Krissy Dixon will serve as Nurse Navigator of the effort. More information is available by contacting the Mercer County Health Department at 582-3759 or emailing Krissy.Dixon@mchdept.org. The program…
Mercer County Unemployment 4.2 Percent
Unemployment at 4.2 percent in Mercer County. The latest number is for August and represents a 2-point improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also steady from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, Knox, Rock Island…