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Swanson Votes No On Minimum Wage Increase

February 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Illinois’ minimum wage is going up. Governor JB Pritzker yesterday promised to sign a new $15-an-hour minimum wage law by next week. Democrats in the Illinois House approved the minimum wage hike yesterday. Locally, Republican [FULL STORY]

Viola Exploring Business Incubator Project For Downtown Area

February 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Village of Viola looking at creating an incubator project. Mayor Kirk Doonan says the motivation is to improve a blighted area. A final timeline has not been established for the project. The downtown is [FULL STORY]

Tigers Stopped At Sectional

February 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers were able to hold the high scoring Winnebago Indians offense down but could not muster any output of their own as the lost in the semi-finals of the Class 2A Girls Sectional [FULL STORY]

One Person Killed In Henderson County Head-On

February 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

One person is dead following a head on crash in Henderson County. The accident occurred early yesterday afternoon on U.S. 34, west of Gladstone Road. Illinois State Police say a car crossed the center line [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Courthouse Elevator Continues To Draw Concern

February 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

Concern continues to be expressed over the elevator at the Mercer County Courthouse and should it go out of service. The item received attention for a second straight month at last night’s Mercer County Board [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Bynum Happy To See His Name On State Bracket

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School wrestling state qualifier Josh Bynum this morning. The 182-pounder finished second at last weekend’s Byron sectional.

High School Sports Spotlight: Speaker Brothers (And Dad) Take State Ride Together

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with brothers and Mercer County wrestling state qualifiers Seth and Steve Speaker this morning.

Ameren Illinois Reports Significant Damage To Wires & Poles From High Winds & Ice

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois reporting 102 wires, 37 distribution poles and 30 sub-transmission poles down from yesterday’s high winds and ice. The company’s Tucker Kennedy discusses some of the issues crews are facing.

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Gibson Talks Potential Changes To State Basketball Tournaments

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA is looking at some changes to the state basketball tournaments. Under consideration is two weekends–one for all four classes in girls basketball and the other for all four classes for boys basketball. Each [FULL STORY]

Comic Book Collection Brings Interest and Auction In Aledo

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

Comic books are still a thing. So much so that a collection goes on the auction block in Aledo later this month. Different collectibles bring different interest says local auctioneer Dale Jones. The auction is [FULL STORY]