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Bustos Slams GOP Tax Reform Efforts

December 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos calling the GOP’s tax reform efforts an attack on the middle class. Bustos making her remarks on the House Floor Tuesday just hours before Democrat Doug Jones defeated Republican Roy [FULL STORY]

Illinois City Man Charged With 5th DUI

December 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Illinois City man is facing a Class 1 felony DUI charge. Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee says 45 year old William Gorham has four prior DUI’s on his record—including one pending in Muscatine [FULL STORY]

Rockets Get First Win, Eagles, Tigers Post Mat Wins

December 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets finally broke through Tuesday night by picking up their first win of the season in their Three Rivers Athletic Conference opener over Orion. The Sherrard girls topped Alleman in overtime. In wrestling, [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Man Accused Of Running Over Deputy Waives Prelim

December 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard man accused of running over a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy last month has waived his preliminary hearing. 29 year old Jesse Walsh appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning and pleaded not [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: All State Chorus Honor For Mercer County Junior Tromblee

December 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School junior Haley Tromblee this morning. She has been named to the Illinois Music Educators Association All State Chorus.

Eagles Can’t Hold On, Chargers Over Tigers In Tournament Play

December 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles lead by four with 4:19 left in the game on their home floor but couldn’t hold on as they lost to Monmouth-Roseville in non-conference action. At the United Christmas tournament, [FULL STORY]

Illinois City Man Arrested Following Incident With Firearm

December 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Illinois City man arrested in the Reynolds area following an incident involving a firearm. William Gorham was taken into custody early this morning after Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call. He [FULL STORY]

Aledo Fire Chief Alerting Residents Of Unscrupulous Phone Solicitors

December 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

They tried to scam the Aledo Fire Chief. It didn’t work. Here’s Dennis Litwiler detailing a phone call he received Monday morning. Law enforcement personnel always advise never to give out sensitive information—like credit card, [FULL STORY]

Holiday Greetings From Joy

December 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

Joy, Illinois continues to be a popular destination for mail during December. Both U.S. and international patrons want their holiday cards and letters cancelled with a special Joy postmark. Patti Maynard staffs the Joy Post [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Drish & Rockridge Student Council Come Through With 8,150 Pounds Of Food For Area Food Pantries

December 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Karlie Drish this morning. She serves as Vice President of the Rockridge Student Council, which collected 8,150 pounds of food for the Edgington Presbyterian Church and [FULL STORY]