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Mercer County Unemployment Rate 4.1 Percent

October 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate now at 4.1 percent. The latest number is for September and represents a two-point improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also steady from year over year [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Cross Country Proves To Be Good Fit For Sherrard’s Pappas

October 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard sophomore Isabella Pappas this morning. She is a member of the Tigers cross country team that has qualified for this Saturday’s IHSA sectional in Oregon.

Dietmeier & Seefeld Recognized Under Illinois Bicentennial Honor 200 Program

October 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

Two Aledo veterans among 200 veterans statewide being honored under the Bicentennial Honor 200 program. The recognition goes to Daren Dietmeier and Nick Seefeld and is from the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interviews: Mercer County Clerk Candidates

October 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with both candidates running for Mercer County Clerk this week. Jay Doherty: Sara Blaser:

Eagles, Red Storm Fall, Rockets, Chargers Advance In Regional Play

October 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

Class 2A semi-final volleyball action highlighted the local sports scene Tuesday night. At the Mercer County Regional, Knoxville stopped the host Golden Eagles in straight games, 25-19, 25-21. In the other semi-final Bureau Valley upset [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Make Wednesday Stop At New Windsor Library

October 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will be in New Windsor this week. She will deliver donated books from the Library of Congress to the New Windsor Public Library Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The Library [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Santiago Scoring Big Early In Scholastic Bowl Season

October 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director talked scholastic bowl today with Mercer County junior Max Santiago. The Golden Eagles have a strong squad in 2018/2019 and just finished second at the opening Riverdale Invite last weekend.

Lockdown Drill At Rockridge

October 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

A lockdown drill conducted at the Rockridge Junior High and High School campus this morning. During this planned drill, the building complex was locked down and units from several area law enforcement agencies conducted a [FULL STORY]

Knackstedt’s Last Day With Aledo Nov. 16th

October 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch has confirmed that city administrator Erin Knackstedt is resigning. She has accepted a similar job with Henry County. Her last day with Aledo will be November 16th. She was originally hired [FULL STORY]

Preemption Man Sentenced To 15-Years In Prison On Armed Violence Charge

October 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Preemption man pleads guilty to a Class X felony armed violence count. 29 year old Alex Cady was then sentenced to 15-years in prison late this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. The charge [FULL STORY]