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Manhunt Over Near Atkinson

October 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

A manhunt over near Atkinson in Henry County. It started shortly after midnight with Illinois State Police seeking a suspect who was considered armed and dangerous. His name is Shaun Nicholas Taylor. The 36 year [FULL STORY]

Staley Hoping To Save Money On Prisoner Meal Costs

October 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley exploring a new contract for prisoner meals at the jail. He says the current agreement with Aramark is up and there are some savings to be had. Staley believes a [FULL STORY]

A Day Talking Happ At Badger Media Day

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spent Friday at University of Wisconsin basketball media day following Rockridge grad Ethan Happ. Ethan Happ: Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard: Ethan Happ’s road roommate Khalil Iverson: Wisconsin Radio Network [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Graves, Monson & Hofer Interviews

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Andrew Hofer, Scott Monson and Sam Graves on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning. Andrew Hofer: Scott Monson: Sam Graves:

Golden Eagles, Chargers, and Rockets Win, Tigers Fall

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Week Eight of the high school football season got underway on Friday night. Mercer County was looking to keep their playoff hopes alive as they hosted United, Orion took on Bureau Valley, Rockridge battled Morrison, [FULL STORY]

Bustos Campaign With $2.4 Million In Cash On Hand

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing her campaign raised $430,000 during the latest quarter. The time period is from July 1st to September 30th. She also reports cash on hand of around $2.4 million. She [FULL STORY]

Sportsmanship: Rockridge & Mercer County Jr. High Make Special Play Happen

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge 7th grade football coach Ryan Redlinger this morning. The Rockets played Mercer County on Wednesday in Joy and provided a memorable moment for a special needs student-athlete.

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Jamborees For Illinois High School Football?

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of football jamborees and if the concept could work in Illinois.

United, Wethersfield Headed For Title Showdown

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

United and Wethersfield are headed for a title showdown in the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball race as both remained unbeaten in league play with wins Thursday night. It was senior night for Mercer County, but [FULL STORY]

GOP Challenger Kleine With $507,000 Raised In Bid For Illinois’ 17th District Congressional Seat

October 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

A GOP challenger in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District off to a strong start financially. Mark Kleine of Galesburg has raised $507,000 since the beginning of his campaign in late August. He says around $400,000 of [FULL STORY]