Western Illinois Today

Aledo Public Works Employees Look To Unionize

City of Aledo public works employees looking to form a union. The Aledo City Council heard from Karl Drapeaux this week.  He serves as Business Representative/Organizer for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. Also this week, the Aledo…

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…

8th Annual Sherrard Pumpkin Fest This Saturday

Sherrard celebrates eight years of the Pumpkin Fest this weekend.  The money raised from the event is put back into the community says organizer Deb Birely. The Sherrard Pumpkin Fest is Saturday and includes a pancake breakfast from 7 to-11…

Trees Planted At Apollo; Longtime Staff Member Also Remembered

A couple of new trees planted at the Apollo Elementary School playground.  They’re replacing two trees that are dying from the Emerald Ash Borer.  The new tree plantings also served as a time to remember a longtime Apollo staff member…

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…