The president at Southern Illinois University could be on his way out of the job by the end of the week. SIU Trustees yesterday finalized plans for a meeting in Edwardsville tomorrow where they are expected to place SIU president…
How can school resource officers be funded across Illinois? Local State Senator Chuck Weaver says he supports legislation that would allow counties the option to pass a 1-percent public safety sales tax—through referendum—with proceeds specifically used for school resource officers.…
The Sherrard man shot by a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy last week has waived his preliminary hearing. 28 year old Donavan Smith of Sherrard is facing a Class X felony of armed violence along with other felony charges of possession…
A Class 2 felony charge of aggravated battery has been filed against an Aledo man in connection with an incident involving a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy. 48 year old Steven P. Pearson was arrested Sunday. He has also been charged…
An all-class reunion promotes the legacy of the former New Windsor, Viola and Winola High Schools. The latest get together is this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the former Woodhull Plaza says Jim Robinson—Winola Class of 1963. Winola closed in…
The Aledo City Council in the preliminary stages of exploring a single waste hauler for residents. Aldermen approved seeking request for proposals last night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Knackstedt says the request for proposals should be out by the…
Former Mercer County High School football coach and athletic director Nat Zunkel has been arrested on domestic battery charges over the weekend in McHenry County, according to a published report in the Northwest Herald. The incident occurred Saturday night and…
The Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation trustees through Mercer County Better Together plan to offer a new grant to support public parks and recreational facilities. Applicants will be required to work together to create and submit one collaborative application supporting as many…
A new library on the way in Aledo with a new name. Ground was broken Saturday morning along East Main Street. The 4,500 square foot building will replace the existing Mercer Carnegie Library and there will be a new name…
The second suspect is being charged with a Class X felony of armed violence stemming from a drugs and weapons investigation in the Viola area earlier this week. 28 year old Donovan Smith of Sherrard also faces possession of a…
