Mercer transit hires two full‑time drivers; program seeks state grant for HR position

Sep 22, 2026

The Sept. 21 email reports Mercer County added two full‑time drivers (for a county total of four, with an ideal target of five) and that staff are applying to the State of Illinois for a grant to fund a needed HR position.

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An email to county staff said Mercer County’s rural transportation program has hired two additional full‑time drivers, bringing the county total to four; the authors said five full‑time drivers would be ideal. The email also listed four administrative staff supporting a total of 27 employees across the program.

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