A Mercer County Board member resigns to become Mercer County administrator. That happened last night for Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. The Quad City firm Bohnsack and Frommelt had been handling administrative duties for the Mercer County Board, but resigned…
The Mercer County Board meets in regular session tonight (Tuesday). The agenda includes the resignation of District 3 County Board member Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. His term was set to expire in December of 2020. Also tonight, a County Administrator…
The Button Building and former Aledo Jr. High are two of the bigger properties key to downtown Aledo revitalization efforts. That subject was discussed this week with downtown consultant Erik Reader of 353 Court. Both properties sit within the Aledo…
The Aledo City Council learns of some interest in three downtown vacant properties. Former local State Farm agent and Mercer County native W.J. Albertson now owns the former Aledo Meat Market, Hall’s Shoes and Appleton Law Office buildings says Mayor…
There’s been much focus on opioid abuse in recent years, but a new report from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shows that methamphetamine is still a big concern in the state, especially in rural areas. The report found that…
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ office now accepting applications from high school students for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2020. Each year, Bustos has the honor of nominating up to…
