Western Illinois Today

Ten Years As Eagles; Consolidation At A Decade

As the 2018/2019 school year starts to wind down, the Mercer County School District is nearing a nice milestone.  Ten full years as a consolidated district. It’s been a pretty smooth transition says high school ag teacher Aaron Heartt, who…

County Board Chairman Talks Layoffs

A lengthy discussion on county finances.  It occurred last night during the regular Mercer County Board meeting and layoffs were even mentioned as a possibility by Mercer County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo. Also last night, the county board…

WRMJ Audio: The Winola Free Library Project

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Winola Elementary School fourth grade teacher Carly Minch about a free library outside of the Winola Elementary School. The idea for the project originated from her students and involved a collaboration with high…

WRMJ Audio: State Champs Crowned In Archery This Weekend

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Ed Cross from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources today. IDNR hosts the National Archery in Schools Program Illinois State Tournament Friday and Saturday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. State champs…

Mercer County School District Being Sued Over Death Of Student

The Mercer County School District is being sued over the death of a 15-year old student last year. In her four count complaint, Bridget Carlson alleges her daughter—Valerie Carlson was “harassed by students for her manner of dress, hairstyle and…

Frakes, Workman & Faith Elected To Rockridge School Board

Rockridge voters decide three school board seats. Six candidates were running Tuesday. The three winners were Steve Frakes with 258 votes, Derek Workman with 215, and Nathan Faith with 190.  The vote totals include both Rock Island County and Mercer…

Sherrard School Board Looks To Fill Two Vacancies

The Sherrard School District elected one school board member this week, but they have two more openings. Interested residents wanting to fill the vacancies can download an application document at www.sherrard.us or by calling 309-593-4075 to have one sent. Completed applications must…