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WIU Wins Google Impact Challenge For Small Town Grocery Store Effort

February 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University was one of the winners of the Google Impact Challenge. The IIRA was recognized as one of 10 non-profit organizations in the state of [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: A Lesson About IHSA Nicknames & Mascots; ‘Cornjerkers’ Still Stands Tall

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Hoopeston Area High School teacher and grad Kevin Root today. The school’s nickname is the Cornjerkers and their mascot is named ‘Jerky’.

Rockridge & Sherrard Celebrate Illinois Music Education Association All-State Honors

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School’s Lucas Campbell along with Rockridge’s Vaughn Vavrosky, Tori Hofer and Alex Minyard recently received All State honors from from the Illinois Music Education Association. Audio with Tori Hofer & Alex Minyard: Audio [FULL STORY]

City Meets With Development Group

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo holds their first meeting with a development group contracted to revitalize the downtown. Mayor Chris Hagloch explains what the meeting entailed. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the city council hired the group [FULL STORY]

Political Polarization Panel Discussion At WIU Riverfront Hall

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Communication Student Society (CSS) at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will sponsor a panel discussion called People First:Overcoming Political Polarization. The event is open to the public and will be held in Riverfront Hall on [FULL STORY]

Rockets Fall Short, Tigers Win In Regional Play

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rockridge almost pulled off a huge upset in the semi-finals of the Class 2A Mercer County Girls Regional Wednesday night as the top seeded Riverdale Rams got a put back basket with :01.7 left to [FULL STORY]

School Cancellations Reach Ten Days; Still Plenty Of Winter Left

February 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

It’s been a tough winter for local school superintendents. Sherrard’s Alan Boucher has had to call off school ten times already and the last day of winter isn’t until March 19th. Sherrard’s last day of [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Teaming Up With DCFS For Foster Care Training; Classes Start This Weekend

February 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department collaborating with the Department of Children and Family Services to offer a program for those interested in providing foster care. It’s called PRIDE says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The program was [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Lower Rock Island County Farmer Mueller Speaks To Reporters In Advance of President’s State of Union Address

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Edgington area farmer Tom Mueller is Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ official guest at tonight’s President Trump State of Union Address. He spoke with reporters early this evening. Bustos indicated that of the guests that [FULL STORY]

Restitution Paid In Mercer County Booster Club Theft Case

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

All $50,000 in restitution has been paid in a Mercer County Athletic Booster Club theft case. 44 year old Angie Dellitt was formally sentenced today in Mercer County Circuit Court. Per terms of the agreement [FULL STORY]