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Weaver Supportive Of Latest GOP Budget Proposal

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

More state budget talks in Springfield. Local State Senator Chuck Weaver details the latest Republican proposal, which he is supportive of. .The state has been operating without a budget for two years.

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 7.3 Percent

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is at 7.3 percent. The latest number is for February and represents a 1.3 percent improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Small Market Radio Life Featured On ESPN Docuseries

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of Brian Reusch’s role in the ESPN docuseries “We the Fans Section 250.” View trailer here.

Central Illinois Charity Care Case Could Impact Hospitals Statewide

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local taxing bodies and hospitals wanting clarity on what constitutes charity care will have to wait a bit longer, but one mayor hopes it will be worth the wait. It’s been ten years since the [FULL STORY]

Fyre Lake Golf Course Tax Objection Complaint Moves Through Mercer County Circuit Court

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

A 2014 tax objection complaint is winding its way through Mercer County Circuit Court. The owners of Fyre Lake Golf Course allege their assessments are excessive and they’re asking the court to refund any taxes [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Behn & Tiger Softball Making Some Noise Early

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard softball player Courtney Behn this morning. The senior 1st baseman/pitcher has clubbed two home runs already this season for the 4 and 1 Tigers.

Traffic Stop In Mercer County Leads To Meth Charges Against QC Man

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

A traffic stop in Mercer County leads to methamphetamine charges against a Quad City man. Justin R. Davis of Davenport was pulled over by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies on U.S. 67. He was cited for [FULL STORY]

Bustos Wants Independent Investigation Into Trump’s Russia Ties

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos calling for an independent investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia and Vladimir Putin’s regime. Bustos made her remarks on the House Floor on Wednesday.

Rhubarb Fest Unveils New Website

March 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

The 2017 Rhubarb Fest is just two months away and the final planning meeting was held this week says co-organizer Pam Myers. And Myers says vendor interest remains strong for “Crafts in the Courtyard”. This [FULL STORY]

New Windsor Awarded $450,000 State Grant

March 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

New Windsor among 40 Illinois communities being awarded a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for public infrastructure work. The $450,000 in funding will be used for sewer [FULL STORY]