On August 25, 2008 the Mercer County Sheriff's Department conducted a Roadside Safety Check on US 67 in Preemption.
EAST MOLINE (Aug. 25, 2010) -- Illinois State Police District 7 announced a significant cash seizure that occurred on I-80 West Bound at Mile Marker 18 (2 miles West of Geneseo).
(Aug. 24, 2010) -- Illinois State Police District 7 announced a significant drug arrest that occurred on I-80 East Bound at Mile Marker 27 (Atkinson).
(8-22-10) Illinois State Police District 7 announced a significant drug arrest that occurred on I-80 at Mile Marker 13.a.
Speeding on a freeway is a good way to get stopped. Not a smart move for two New Jersey men carrying 65 kilos of heroin.
Illinois Supreme Court justices and Appellate Court justices are helping incoming first-year students at six Illinois law schools gain early exposure to issues of professionalism as part of their law school orientations.
Brandy Emo works with some area youth who perhaps have too much time on their hands. The Aledo Police Department is working with a group called Aledo Project Hope, to help make this a better community.
A late night fight in Aledo on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, sent one man to the hospital. Aledo police are continuing their investigation of the incident.
A 911 call made to the Mercer County Sheriff's department brought out two fire departments Thursday in Aledo.
Mercer County Coroner Ron McNall called a coroner’s inquest on Thursday, July 22, 2010. A six person coroner’s jury heard evidence on two automobile accidents and a case of a five-month-old baby who died.
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today announced that Illinois has continued to make remarkable gains in roadway safety in 2010, as the number of motorists and front seat passengers who buckle up in the state has reached a record of 92.6 percent. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety reports the overall number of fatalities on Illinois roads is down by 16.8 percent on a provisional basis for the first six months of 2010; from 434 in 2009, to 361 in 2010.
Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation today to help reduce gun violence. The new law requires a mandatory one- to three-year prison sentence for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without an Illinois firearm registration card.
Governor Pat Quinn signed a package of legislation July 18 that will further enhance public safety. The new laws protect minors from sexually explicit images through “sexting.” The new laws also protect children from being exploited through means such as computers and by strengthening sex offender registry requirements.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, July 22, 2010 at the Mercer County Jail for summer construction work, which should begin soon on an expansion to the Mercer County Jail.
Corral yourself a good time at Wyatt Earp’s Birthplace Historic House Museum on Saturday, July 31, from noon to 4 p.m. in Monmouth for “Olde West Day.” Ranch wagon BBQ sandwiches, open house, buggy rides, kids’ fun (horseshoes, roping ponies, farm animals, storytelling, face painting,), western costume prizes, a flea market with free spaces, shootouts, and horse/balloon demonstrations. The MR high school singers with Kevin Ferry will sing at 1 p.m.
On July 9 Mercer County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash south of Aledo on Route 94.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries to be on the lookout for scams and other fraudulent efforts expected to be prevalent this summer. Today’s alert by Madigan comes as the first tax-free $250 doughnut hole rebate checks are mailed out to Medicare beneficiaries who have fallen into the coverage gap.
Governor Pat Quinn today signed two bills into law July 6 that will protect the rights of rape and sexual assault victims. The new laws address inconsistencies in the handling of sexual assault victims, and the confidentiality of statements made to rape counselors.
Disturbances in two area campgrounds brought Mercer County Sheriff's deputies to Keithsburg and New Windsor campgrounds on July 4.
Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to crack down on excessive speeders was signed into law by Governor Pat Quinn. The law is effective Jan. 1, 2011.
