When the new school year rolls around, substitute bus drivers will be earning more in the Sherrard School District. The Sherrard School Board has increased pay for the position and Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher hopes that helps cure a…
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Three Free Summer Meal Sites Offered In Mercer County School District
Three free summer meal sites being offered in the Mercer County School District. The program is available to children—ages 1-through-18, regardless of income level says Nora Steele with QCA Children’s Food Program. The summer meal program is offered Monday through…
American Pickers Looking For Illinois Locations
The HISTORY Channel series American Pickers is swinging through Illinois and they want to see what you’ve got. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are planning to film a number of episodes in Illinois this month. The show explores the country in…
Farm Tractor/Truck Accident Near New Windsor Lead To Charges
Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a farm tractor and truck accident near New Windsor. The driver of the truck fled the scene yesterday and was eventually arrested after the truck was located in Ophiem in Henry County. 19 year…
Mercer County Health Department Offering Food Service Managers Sanitation Certification Course This Month
The Mercer County Health Department will be offering the Food Service Managers Eight- Hour Sanitation Certification Course later this month. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 13th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mercer County Health…
Former Aledo Man Seeks Executive Clemency In Sex Assault Case
A former Aledo man serving 20 years in prison for his role in a sex assault case is seeking executive clemency. In his petition, 29 year old Ryan Bell claims he is a changed person and that his mental capacity…
Only In Illinois Can You Celebrate Rhubarb And Horseradish In Same Weekend
You just may be in Illinois when one part of the state celebrates horseradish and the other celebrates rhubarb…on the same weekend. Aledo will usher in its 26th year of the Rhubarb Festival this Friday and Saturday says organizer Pam…
Ten Sex Abuse/Sex Assault Counts Filed Against Aledo Man
Ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts have been filed against an Aledo man. The case involves one victim under the age of 13 says Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. The defendant—44 year old Michael E. Daniels remains in the…
Swanson: Chicago Public School Pension Bail Out Leads To No Vote On Education Funding Reform Bill
An education funding bill wins approval in the Illinois General Assembly, but not with support from local State Reprenative Dan Swanson. He was backing an evidence based approach, but says an amendment to the bill bailed out Chicago Public School…
Mercer County Crisis Center Not Giving Up Hope On Budget
The Mercer County Family Crisis Center is holding out hope that the Illinois Senate and Governor will pass an appropriations bill that is badly needed by the nonprofit. Center Director Marla Reynolds says she is not ready to give up.…