The Illinois House has voted to put a graduated income tax amendment on the ballot in November of 2020. In a 73-44 vote split along party lines, the House voted to approve the measure yesterday. Local State Rep. Dan Swanson…
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Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Flower Theft From New Boston Museum
The Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a recent theft. On two occasions the flowers from the New Boston Museum have been taken. The first theft occurred during the week of May 13th. The second theft occurred this…
Memorial Day Parade Cancelled
Due to threatening weather, the Aledo Memorial Day Parade for this morning has been cancelled. The Memorial Day Rememberance Ceremony will be held at 11 am at the VFW in Aledo and immediately after the ceremony a luncheon will be…
WRMJ Audio: A State Championship Saturday For Sherrard 4×400 Relay; Buchanan All Smiles
The Sherrard 4×400 relay team of Ryan Mack, Levi Miles, Corbin Crippin and D’Angelo Moody won state on Saturday. WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Sherrard boys track coach Ryan Buchanan following their fire truck escort back to…
WRMJ Interview: A Lesson In Ultimate Fighting From 2018 Mercer County Grad Kaedin Harmon
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor sat down with 2018 Mercer County grad Kaedin Harmon this morning. He just won his first-ever ultimate fighting bout last weekend.
WRMJ Audio: Visiting With IHSA State Champion Bass Fishing Coach
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jon Rinderer this week. He is the bass fishing coach at Highland High School. They won the IHSA state title in bass fishing last weekend at Carlyle Lake.
Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above State & National Rates
The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.4 percent. The number is for April and represents an eight-point increase from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also up from year over year levels in Henry, Henderson, Knox, Rock Island…
Area Memorial Day Weekend Services Planned
A number of Memorial Day services planned for the Mercer County area this holiday weekend. One will be held Monday in Aledo and is being promoted by the Aledo American Legion, which is celebrating 100 years says Post 121’s Jay…
Swanson Lyme Disease Antibiotic Legislation Moves To Governor’s Desk
Local State Rep. Dan Swanson is leading the charge on another measure involving Lyme Disease. The Senate today unanimously approved House Bill 889, which mandates insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy (over four weeks) for a person with a tick-borne…
Aledo City Hall Closed Thursday For Remodel
Due to ongoing remodeling, Aledo City Hall will be closed Thursday. That’s interim City Administrator and Police Chief Chris Sullivan speaking with WRMJ Wednesday morning.