Another creative arts funding opportunity for Mercer County interests through the Looser-Flake Foundation. Kelly Thompson with the Quad Cities Community Foundation and Kyle McEwen with Mercer County Better Together are getting the word out. Information sessions are planned for April…
Mercer County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve…
Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (6-3) scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to walk off Alleman (3-9) in softball Wednesday, 2-1. The Pioneers opened the scoring with a run in…
A Mercer County youth speaks before an Illinois House Committee this week. Lauryn Russell addressing the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee regarding House Bill 4274. The legislation aims to develop guidelines for schools if a…
A multi-million dollar downtown project set to begin this month. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. The target completion date is November. The state funding for the project is a $3-million Rebuild Downtown and Main Street Grant from the Illinois…
An independent film that was shot in Aledo will be showcased at the Phoenix Film Festival. The dates are this Friday and Saturday and then next Wednesday. The screening will also include a “Q and A” session with Suzy Bogguss,…
