John Deere is staying in the Quad Cities, at least as long as CEO Sam Allen is around. Allen told shareholders yesterday he is insisting on keeping the company in the Quad Cities. Two of Illinois’ other giants, Caterpillar and…
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department alerting residents of a phone scam. Sheriff Dave Staley says be cautious when someone is trying to solicit money over the phone. Staley says any collection of monies regarding fines are handled through standard court…
The Mercer County Golden Eagles came up short in their upset bid against second ranked Lena-Winslow in the Class 1A Dual Team Sectional Tuesday night. Mercer County lead 26-25 with three matches left, but the Panthers scored the final 15…
A New Boston man is facing a Class 4 felony—charged with unlawful grooming. 23 year old Isaiah Urquiza is accused of using a “cellular phone in an attempt to entice a minor child, to commit the offense criminal sexual abuse,…
The Rockridge School Board is examining space and usage issues at its elementary buildings. Superintendent Perry Miller says the district currently utilizes three facilities for its younger students—Andalusia, Taylor Ridge and Illinois City. Miller is hopeful the board can make…
One person injured in a one-vehicle crash in rural Sherrard. The accident occurred last night on 170th Avenue, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. The vehicle had struck a power pole. The driver–whose name has not been released–was taken…
