Two of the top softball teams in the area met Wednesday and the Sherrard Tigers held off the Sterling Golden Warriors 5-4. In baseball action, the Ridgewood Spartans nipped the Rockridge Rockets 5-4 in match up of Lincoln Trail and…
Bustos Speaking Out Against GOP Healthcare Plan
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos expressing her opposition to the GOP replacement for Obamacare. She spoke on the House Floor yesterday. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to vote either today or tonight on the plan. President Trump strongly supports…
Whiteman Steps Down As Rockridge Hoops Coach
Toby Whiteman has resigned as head basketball coach at Rockridge. He compiled a 151-and-26 mark in six seasons with the Rockets, including two state appearances. Whiteman will continue to teach in the district.
Weaver: Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force Report Good Starting Point
Local State Senator Chuck Weaver applauds the work of Governor Bruce Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force. They issued their findings last month and Weaver says the report provides a great starting point for lawmakers. Henderson-Mercer-Knox-and-Warren Regional Superintendent of Schools Jodi…
WIU School Of Ag Hosts Open House Friday
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture hosting an open house for prospective students this week. The Director–Dr. Andrew Baker says the school offers a strong pathway to many different ag careers. The open house is this Friday starting at…
Eagles Nipped By Titans, Track Teams Sweep West Central
Monmouth-Roseville scored two runs in their final at bat to beat Mercer County 7-5 in high school softball action Tuesday at Northside Park. Mercer County took a 5-4 lead after five innings but the Titans scored one in the sixth…