Western Illinois Today

Two Local Schools Receive Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants

The Mercer County and Sherrard School Districts awarded Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants. They are among 21 recipients statewide. The funding is from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation. $1,000 is going to Apollo Elementary…

Kleine Leaves House Race

Republican businessman Mark Kleine has withdrawn from the 17th District congressional race.  The Galesburg resident submitted his withdrawal Tuesday, but will remain on the March 20 primary ballot, missing the January 11 deadline to remove his name.  Kleine sent a…

Hasson Honored As Outstanding Administrator By Illinois Music Education Association

Rockridge High School principal Katy Hasson earning recognition from the Illinois Music Education Association. She has been named the organization’s “Outstanding Administrator” says Rockridge choral director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger. Fischer-Oelschlaeger also tells WRMJ that the Rockridge madrigal singers will be performing the…

2018 Will Feature New Library In Aledo

The New Year will feature a $1-million library project in Aledo.  The Mercer Carnegie Library is moving forward with a 4,400 square foot facility in 2018 says library director Catherine Worsley. The new library will be located along East Main…

Aledo Crime Rate Down

Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan reported to the city council that Aledo’s crime rate has dropped last year. The council also recognized officer Gary Unsworth who had announced his retirement effective January 8th.  Unsworth had been employed in the law…

Aledo Business To Expand

Cardinal Chrome Plating is adding a new plating line to its business.  Tuesday night the Aledo City Council approved a TIF agreement with the owner of the business, Chris Shull.  Located in Aledo’s Industrial Park, Cardinal Chrome Plating will utilize…

Rhubarb Fest Planning Meeting Set For Later This Month

Plans in motion for the 2018 Rhubarb Festival. The first meeting is later this month says organizer Pam Myers. The meeting is Tuesday, January 30th, at 7 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. The 2018 Rhubarb Fest is June 1st…