Mercer County, Illinois

04/24/2026

02/16/2026

3 long years missing. Please share so the family can have some answers. Someone knows something!

10/29/2025

Welcome to the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry's website. Find current information about our policies, as well as hours and location!

09/27/2025

09/27/2025

Farquer currently makes $171,223 annually.

The Mercer County School District will place Superintendent Tim Farquer on paid administrative leave at a special board meeting on Friday. The district updat

09/27/2025

As moderators of this page, and as members of this community, we share in the sadness and frustration many of you are feeling after the recent arrest of our superintendent and two trusted teachers.
It is deeply concerning that parents are left to worry about what personal information about our children may now be vulnerable. On top of this, the school board’s recent decisions have drawn serious questions from the community, and trust has understandably been shaken.
That being said, this is the time to stay engaged. Get informed. Attend meetings. Ask questions. And most importantly, vote. Make sure the people making decisions about our children, our schools, and our community are ones you trust.
We are not here to endorse or condemn individual board members, but we do encourage everyone: if you are not happy with the direction things have gone, please speak up, let your voice be heard, and take part in shaping the future of this district.

09/07/2025

Tired of doing the same ol' thing every weekend? Wanna be, look, and act different? Come play at Torment during the weekends of October. Ages 16 -76 welcome. We train, provide make-up, masks, and costumes. Get some money in your pocket and more fun than you can imagine. Parking attendants and concession help are also available. Contact us ASAP! Contact Nancy at Torment Tweleve

08/24/2025

To our Golden Eagles:
THE ONLY BIRD THAT DARES TO ATTACK AN EAGLE IS A CROW, BUT THE EAGLE NEVER FIGHTS BACK. HERE IS WHY:
1. The crow is the only bird bold enough to sit on the eagle's back and peck at its neck.
Relentless. Annoying.
But the eagle... stays calm.
2. The eagle doesn't flap. Doesn't fight. Doesn't waste energy. It does one thing: It rises.
3. The higher the eagle soars. The thinner the air becomes. The crow? It can't handle the altitude.
4. Eventually, the crow gasps. Loses strength...And falls off.Not because the eagle attacked
But because the eagle ascended.
5. Let the crows talk. Let them peck. You don't have to respond. Just keep going higher.
6. They can't follow you forever. Your growth will suffocate their noise. So don't engage. Elevate. And GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON