Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing the formation of the Congressional Crop Insurance Caucus. The caucus will work with stakeholders to organize quarterly educational briefings to help Members of Congress and staff better understand the program, remain aware of…
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Boy Injured In Illinois City Area Tractor Rollover; Boy’s Mother Suffers Burns
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department reporting that a juvenile was injured in a rollover accident near Illinois City that involved a tractor catching fire. The accident occurred this afternoon just after 3 p.m. The juvenile received burns as did…
Sherrard’s Hammes Named Illinois Conservation Teacher Of The Year
The Illinois Conservation Teacher of the Year is Sherrard High School agriculture teacher Bill Hammes. He spoke with WRMJ at last week’s Mercer County Fair. The Illinois Conservation Teacher of the Year Award is sponsored by the Association of…
Anderson Hosting Job Fair With McCombie; 50 Employers To Attend
Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia teaming up with State Representative Tony McCombie to host a free Job Fair later this month in Moline. It’s Wednesday July 31, from 9 a.m. to Noon at The Spotlight Theatre and Event…
Illinois Man & Former Host of Cable Hunting Show Pleads Guilty to Poaching Deer
Christopher Brackett, 41, of East Peoria, former host of “Fear No Evil,” a hunting show that aired on the Outdoor Channel, has pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful transportation of wildlife, in violation of the Lacey Act. Accoding to…
Tick Talk 101 In Aledo Next Monday; Tick Drags In Area Next Week
A town hall meeting on ticks will be held next week in Aledo. It’s hosted by Jennifer Russell—the director of the Illinois Lyme Association and Spotlight on Lyme QCA. The program is called Tick Talk 101. Tick Talk 101…
Eight Apply For Aledo City Administrator Position
Eight candidates have applied for the Aledo city administrator job. No definitive timeline has been established on filling the position, but Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the search earlier this month. Police Chief Chris Sullivan has been…
Mercer County Senior Center Seeks Help From City For Lighting Upgrade
The Mercer County Senior Center seeking assistance from the City of Aledo for a lighting project at the facility. Annette Speer is the secretary/treasurer of the senior center board and she addressed the Aledo City Council this week. The…
Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday Afternoon Through Saturday Night
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WRMJ LISTENING FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY… * Heat Index Values…100 to 105 today then ranging from 100 to 110 Thursday through Saturday.…
New Boston Woman Charged With Class X Felony Meth Count In Henry County
A New Boston woman facing a Class X felony methamphetamine charge in Henry County. 45 year old Donna Shoemaker is also facing a Class 1 felony meth count stemming from a July 9th arrest. A preliminary hearing is set for…