There was one offender living in Mercer County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rock Island Today.
On Aug. 11, State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), the House minority leader, criticized Illinois Democrats for their perceived extremism and failure to prioritize problem-solving. McCombie’s comments came after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of a clean energy pathway bill, which he claims would have provided affordable and clean energy options for the state, accusing the Democrats of prioritizing virtue signaling over practical solutions.