An out-of-town crew continues work on an independent film in Aledo. Shooting has been taking place all over town. The movie even has a title now—“Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo Illinois.” WRMJ spoke with filmmaker Christina Shaver,…
A wattage wallop is coming. Ameren Illinois predicts customer bills will rise an average of $52 per month, because it’s costing more to buy electricity. Spokesman Tucker Kennedy says you can do something: adjust the thermostat and look for appliances…
The Mercer County Board embarking on a strategic planning process. The effort began with a countywide forum earlier this year says Kasi Henshaw, who’s helping with the cause. The county will find out about the grant this summer.
A couple of local volunteers earn Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame honors. Mercer County’s Mike Peterson is heavily involved in the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction which occurs during fair week. This is a conversation he had with WRMJ in…
One man dead and two children injured following a UTV accident in Warren County. According to an Illinois State Police media release, the deceased is identified as 42-year-old Troy Simkins from Abingdon. Troopers say he was traveling at 130th Avenue…
Inflationary pressures stall a proposed Aledo housing development. Mayor Chris Hagloch with an update on the Sponsler Manor, Third Addition in the northeast part of town. The city has already committed to install gas, water, and sewer mains to help…
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department releasing information on a motorcycle accident over the weekend. The mishap occurred Sunday on U.S. 67 just north of 132nd Avenue. The driver, 41-year-old Brian Lamb, and passenger, 35-year-old Krystal Lamb, both of Davenport, were…
Republican voters in Illinois’ new 15th Congressional District, which includes a portion of Mercer County, have to choose between two members of congress looking for another term. Because of Illinois’ population decline, the state lost a seat in the next…
That’s a wrap for the 30th Aledo Rhubarb Festival. Mayor Chris Hagloch says more big crowds this year. Lois Rickets helped staff the guest registration booth during the weekend. The 31st Rhubarb Festival will be June 2 and 3 of…
Class of 2022 Mercer County 4-H members were recently awarded scholarships. Desiree Reid and Carson Holmes, both of the Joy-Eliza Ag 4-H Club, were selected to receive the Mercer County 4-H Memorial Scholarships, and Carson Holmes and Ellie Robinson, of…
