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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]

State Harvest Season Emergency Declaration Originates Locally

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has declared a harvest season emergency in the state, which allows farmers that secure permits to haul up to a maximum of 10 percent more than truck weight restrictions. Jeff Kirwan, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Set To Act On Tax Levy & Budget This Week

November 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board meets in regular session this week. The Tuesday night session includes final action on the budget, tax levy and tax rate. The county board held a Truth in Taxation hearing last [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Must Read Marx Also Must Listen Marx

November 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Dispatch/Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning.

Three Teens & 22 Year Old Accused Of Masked Break-In At Henderson County Grocery Store

November 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three teens, ages 15-to-17, have been arrested after a break-in to a Henderson County business during the overnight hours. Stronghurst Police along with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: IHSA By-Law Proposals Call For Expanding Playoffs, Reducing Contact Days, Eliminating Multiplier & Requiring Face Masks For Softball Pitchers

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of IHSA by-law amendment proposals offered by member schools. Click here for specific details of IHSA by-law amendment proposals. [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Hall Reminds Residents Of Burn Days, Yard Waste Disposal Site & E-Cycle Service

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo reminding residents of burn days and also the yard waste disposal site. Mayor Chris Hagloch. Aledo City Hall also serves as an electronics recycling drop off location on the first and [FULL STORY]