Western Illinois Today

State Harvest Season Emergency Declaration Originates Locally

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has declared a harvest season emergency in the state, which allows farmers that secure permits to haul up to a maximum of 10 percent more than truck weight restrictions. Jeff Kirwan, who farms in Mercer County,…

Mercer County Board Set To Act On Tax Levy & Budget This Week

The Mercer County Board meets in regular session this week.  The Tuesday night session includes final action on the budget, tax levy and tax rate. The county board held a Truth in Taxation hearing last Thursday where the board’s administrative…

Three Teens & 22 Year Old Accused Of Masked Break-In At Henderson County Grocery Store

Three teens, ages 15-to-17, have been arrested after a break-in to a Henderson County business during the overnight hours.  Stronghurst Police along with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Department and Gulfport and Oquawka Police…

Mercer County Child Porn Case Continued In Federal Court

Another continuance for two men charged federally in a Mercer County child porn investigation. William Ashby of East Moline and Aaron Beauchamp of Matherville made appearances at U.S. District Court in Rock Island on Thursday with their cases continued to…

Three Speak At Mercer County Board Truth In Taxation Hearing

Three people speak at a Mercer County Board Truth in Taxation hearing. The session held last night at the Mercer County VFW. Former County Board member Ted Pappas of Sherrard among those speaking. The majority of last night’s hearing involved…