Despite additional criminal charges expected to be filed against Mercer County Treasurer Mike Bertelsen, he continues to provide financial input [Read the full article...]

The Mississippi River reaching its crest this morning at Keithsburg. And then hopefully beginning its descent. That’s what water and [Read the full article...]

Refinancing the Mercer County Jail expansion will get some attention later this month by the Public Building Commission. It was [Read the full article...]

No arrests have been made in the October of 2011 homicide of a Viola woman, but the victim’s estranged husband [Read the full article...]

West Nile Virus prevention and monitoring the focus of the Mercer County Health Department this spring and summer. There were [Read the full article...]

There’s a lot of interest in the City of Aledo’s city administrator position. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update to [Read the full article...]

Free summer lunch sites will be offered throughout the Mercer County School District this summer. Because of poverty statistics, there [Read the full article...]

It was over a month ago when Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford hinted at a potential run for governor in [Read the full article...]

Teachers in Western Illinois have a continuing education opportunity in agriculture this summer. They’re called “Ag in a Day” workshops. [Read the full article...]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rick Ryckeghem this morning. Ryckeghem coaches a Quad City Firebirds team. They were in [Read the full article...]

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT KEITHSBURG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 4:30 AM SATURDAY THE [Read the full article...]

The Illinois Senate this afternoon approved a concealed carry bill by a vote of 45-12 with the support of local [Read the full article...]

The new Aledo Fire Station features a historic fire bell and a memorial marker. Some nice finishing touches say Fire [Read the full article...]

In rural areas it’s becoming more difficult to hire qualified EMT’s, but legislation sponsored by Western Illinois State Representative Don [Read the full article...]

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT KEITHSBURG. * UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. * AT 3:30 AM FRIDAY THE [Read the full article...]