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WRMJ Interview: Swanson Hoping For Another Traditional Year With Sherrard Girls Basketball

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor previewed the 2017/2018 girls high school basketball season with Sherrard head coach Doug Swanson this morning. The Tigers advanced to the Elite 8 last season.

High School Sports Spotlight: It’s School, Wrestling, Baseball & Pizza Delivery for MERCO’s Harmon

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior Kaedin Harmon this morning. He keeps a busy schedule with school, wrestling, baseball and pizza delivery.

Button Building No Longer Commercially Listed, But City Still Hoping To Find Buyer

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is no longer commercially listing the Button Building, but they are still entertaining offers. Aledo Economic Development Director Tarah Sipes says the city is getting some temporary use out of the [FULL STORY]

$900,000 City Hall Renovation Being Considered By Aledo City Council

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

An approximate $900,000 renovation to Aledo City Hall among the capital improvement projects the Aledo City Council is looking at for 2018. The issue was briefly discussed at last night’s council meeting says Mayor Chris [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: New Season New Role For Sherrard’s Whitsell

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard senior Courtney Whitsell today. The Tigers are set to open up the girls basketball season next Monday against defending 1A state champ Annawan.

402 Conference Held For Man Accused In Rooth Beating

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another court appearance for the Burlington, Iowa man accused of attacking former Mercer County Board member Fred Rooth. 55 year old Brian Tully faces home invasion, residential burglary and aggravated battery charges stemming from the [FULL STORY]

Stipulated Bench Trial Set For Dec. 18th In Terry Sex Assault Case

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

A stipulated bench trial has been scheduled for next month in a criminal sex assault case filed against an Aledo man. 20 year old Gunner Terry faces five Class X felonies stemming from alleged incidents [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Schmidt Takes His ‘High Motor’ From Gridiron To Wrestling Mat

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Collin Schmidt this morning. He just finished his stellar football career for the Rockets and now moves to the wrestling room, where he looks to build [FULL STORY]

Push For Lincoln Portrait In Every Illinois Courthouse

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Illinois State Historical Society wants to put an iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln in every courthouse in the state for the upcoming Illinois Bicentennial celebration and is looking for sponsors to help make it [FULL STORY]

Swanson To Speak At Aledo Exchange Club’s ‘One Nation Under God Breakfast’

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local State Representative Dan Swanson will speak at the Exchange Club of Aledo’s “One Nation Under God Breakfast” this coming weekend. The event is on Veterans Day at 7 a.m. at the Mercer County VFW. [FULL STORY]