Mercer County Fair - July 10-14, 2018

The Mercer County Fair has been held at the current fairgrounds since 1869.  This year's offerings are sure to entertain all ages.

The grandstand schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, July 10 - 6:30 pm  Mercer County Fair Queen, Jr. Mi...

Aledo City Council Amends NonResident Sewer & Gas Rates

On June 18th, the Aledo City Council amended the provisions of the City Code governing Water and Sewer Systems, as well as, revised and increased the rates for natural gas service to non-resident customers. 

Section 8-6-8(A) of Title 8, Chapter 6 ...

Fourth of July Festivities in Aledo

Activities for the whole family are planned to celebrate Independence Day in Aledo this year.

The 28th annual Dr. Ford's Fourth of July Frog Race, sponsored by the Aledo Exchange Club, will take place in Central Park beginning with registration at 9:00 am....

Aledo Electronic and Paint Recycling Program

Since 2012 the City of Aledo has partnered with the Tri-County Resource & Waste Management Council to provide electronics and paint recycling services to residents.  Through the end of 2017, 228,780 pounds of electronic material and 49,204 po...

Street & Sidewalk Improvements to S. College Avenue

City Council passed a Resolution on Monday, June 4th approving an Agreement for Performance of Design Services by IMEG Corp. for Street and Sidewalk Improvements to College Avenue between S.W. 2nd Street and S.W. 3rd Street.  As part of the F/Y 2...

Park District Pool Open for 2018 Season

The Aledo Park District Pool, located at 104 SE 15th Avenue in Fenton Park, will open for the 2018 season on Saturday, May 26th at 1:00 pm.  An Open House will be held from 1-5pm with free admission, hot dogs, and pop.  

A new liner has b...

City Explores a Possible Development of Energy Generation

The Aledo City Council approved a Resolution on Monday, May 21st approving a development services agreement with Bluestem Energy Solutions LLC.  The City of Aledo City Administrator has recommended that the City consider an agreement with Blueste...

Downtown Street & Sidewalk Reconstruction - Phase III

The City Council of the City of Aledo previously approved a project for street and sidewalk improvements to the 100 block of North College Avenue in Aledo, and the City Council authorized Missman, Inc. to advertise for bids to complete the project. &n...

TIF Money Available

Tax Increment Finance grants and loans are available for commercial building projects in the TIF District. Businesses are eligible for 50-50 awning grants and building facade improvements. Other types of commercial projects are also eligible.

Vehicles for Veterans Program

The City of Aledo has partnered with Car Donation Foundation to offer free tow away service through the “Vehicles for Veterans” program. This partnership provide residents with an easy car donation program which offers a free service t...

Aledo Multi-Use Path Construction

Work has begun on the Aledo Multi-Use Path along Route 17! This is a grant project through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Project (ITEP) that provides eighty percent (80%) funding for the project. The multi-use path will run along the South Route...

Monument Park Rehab

Monument Park is getting a much needed refresh! Work started this Spring when members of the Historical Preservation Committee and City staff planted 50 new trees along the North and South boundary lines along the park. This summer the East and West parki...

2017 Downtown Project Completed

The City of Aledo is excited to have recently completed another phase of the Downtown Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction Project. The design included the installation of ADA compliant sidewalks, decorative stamped concrete bumpouts at the corners of SE &a...

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