Local State Senator Chuck Weaver opposed to any efforts by Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to move to a progressive income tax system in Illinois. He believes voters should get final say on the issue. Pritzker is sworn in Jan. 14.
Warren County Jail Reopens After Five Months; Had Been Leaning On Mercer County
Princeville Takes Control In LTC, Tigers & Rockets Win In TRAC
Princeville defeated Stark County Monday night to move to 4-0 in girls Lincoln Trail play and with wins over conference contenders Wethersfield and Annawan, took control of the conference race. Sherrard and Rockridge were winners in the Three Rivers over…
Interior Aledo City Hall Project Awarded To Frye Builders
The Aledo City Council has approved awarding a $655,000 contract to Frye Builders & Associates for an interior renovation project of City Hall. The action taken last night says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch says the project is anticipated to start…
U Of I Extension Offers Master Gardener Training In Aledo Starting This Month
Master Gardener training starts in Aledo later this month. It’s offered through the Mercer Extension office for eleven Tuesdays, beginning January 22 says Program Coordinator Tracy Jo Mulliken. Each session is 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can register by…
Eagles Stopped At Shootout, Lee Takes Gold at “The Pit”
For the second year in a row Mercer County lost a shootout at Rock Falls to Rockford Christian. At “The Pit” in Princeton Orion’s Logan Lee made his season debut and won the heavyweight title in overtime. BOYS BASKETBALL…