Month: July 2019

The Mercer County Board has tabled action on funding for a full-time school resource officer for Mercer County Junior High in Joy. Under the proposal, the school district would fund 75-percent of the position with [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Board votes down a county wheel tax ordinance. The action taken last night after six residents speak out against the proposal, including 86 year old Marvin Smith of Aledo.   The vote [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Aledo native and 1988 Aledo High School grad Wayne Bennett this morning.  He now teaches and resides in Johnsburg, Illinois, but he and his kids never miss the [FULL STORY]

No fireworks in Aledo this 4th of July, but a show could return next summer. The Aledo City Council is looking at bringing in a third party to put on a fireworks display and the [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council discusses the latest downtown street project. The conversation was last night and included frustration expressed by local businesses in the area as well as the contractor paying for three damaged power [FULL STORY]

Illinois State Police reminding drivers about a change in the fine structure for traffic offenses effective July 1. It will cost more says Trooper Jason Wilson, who spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.   Wilson also [FULL STORY]

Illinois State Police announcing results of a special Scott’s Law/Move Over detail during June in Henry, Knox and Rock Island counties.  These patrols allowed troopers to focus on violations in relation to failing to yield [FULL STORY]