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Staley: Relationship With Vann ‘Unique,’ But Productive

July 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says he had a unique relationship with late Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The two were from opposite political parties and they both had to deal with a jail [FULL STORY]

Livestock Lifestyle More Than Okay For Mercer County Little Sister Hank

July 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

Youth working with livestock continues to be a big deal in Western Illinois. Soon to be Mercer County High School sophomore Sheridan Hank has had a good summer already—winning the Grand Champion Beef Female at [FULL STORY]

Genesis Opens Home Medical Equipment Store In Downtown Aledo

July 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

There’s a new business open in downtown Aledo. Genesis Home Medical Equipment is now occupying the former Stuts Hallmark storefront says Brian Dirksen with Genesis. The new business opened Monday.

Legacy Ride This Weekend

July 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

A three-county ride will honor twelve area military personnel who have died since the beginning of the War on Terror in 2001. The event is called the Legacy Ride and takes place this Saturday at [FULL STORY]

Local Effort Helps Keep Doors Open At VFW

July 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County VFW set to host its big fundraiser this weekend. Post 1571’s Bill Brown says day-to-day operations are not cheap. The VFW’s Benefit Golf Outing is this Saturday at Hawthorn Ridge.

Weaver & Anderson Vote Against Income Tax Increase In State Senate

July 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois is one vote away from having its first state budget in nearly three years. The Illinois Senate yesterday voted to override Governor Rauner’s veto of a 32-percent income tax hike and the $36-billion budget [FULL STORY]

Beekeeping Ban Dead In Aledo, But Restrictions Being Developed

July 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council will not move forward with a beekeeping ban in town, but they will be developing some restrictions on the practice. Third Ward Alderman Jay Doherty says it’s now up to the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Swanson Explains No Vote To Tax Increase

July 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

First year local State Representative Dan Swanson of Alpha says basically his constituents made the vote for him last night. The freshman Republican says he understands many service providers in Illinois are struggling, but a [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: That Day When The Chicago Cubs Played In Aledo

July 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Stephanie Braucht from the Mercer County Historical Society this morning. She detailed a story from 1923 when the Chicago Cubs played an exhibition game at the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Aledo Fire Department Fireworks Tradition Continues

July 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

It’s not easy putting on a local fireworks show. You have to be licensed and trained and plus the fireworks cost money. Aledo Fire Chief Dennis Litwiler says the department is ready for another Fourth [FULL STORY]