New research at Monmouth College is taking a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of Illinoisans. Three psychology students researched how social distancing and other measures caused by the pandemic has influenced the mental health…
MCHD Reports 26th COVID Related Death; Ten New Positives
The Mercer County Health Department reporting one additional COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 90s. This brings the total number of Mercer County deaths to twenty-six. Mercer County has also experienced ten new cases of COVID-19. This brings the…
Aledo Drivers Service Facility Back Open Tuesday
Illinois Secretary of State drivers services facilities, including the Aledo location, open back up Tuesday. Doors are opening but mask and social distancing requirements will still be in place. Secretary of State spokesperson Dave Druker reminds you can hold off…
Andalusia Man Facing Class X Felony Home Invasion Charge In Mercer County
An Andalusia man facing a Class X felony home invasion charge stemming from an incident in Aledo last fall where another person was injured. 25 year old Nathan Thomas appeared Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court for a pre-trial conference…
Man Convicted Of Beating Fred Rooth Wants To Withdraw Guilty Plea
A former Burlington, Iowa man wants to withdraw his guilty plea in the beating case of late Mercer County farmer Fred Rooth. 59 year old Brian Tully was sentenced to 30 years in prison in December of 2017 after entering…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Waiting For Games, Practice, Something; A Chat With Rockridge’s Nate Henry
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge multi-sport athlete Nate Henry Monday morning. The junior is primed for a big year in basketball, football and track, but continues to be sidelined as “return to play” remains in question…