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Weaver Opposed To Pritzker Push For Progressive Income Tax In Illinois

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver opposed to any efforts by Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to move to a progressive income tax system in Illinois. He believes voters should get final say on the issue. Pritzker is [FULL STORY]

Warren County Jail Reopens After Five Months; Had Been Leaning On Mercer County

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The inmates are returning to the Warren County Jail, and the guards are back too. Warren County reopened the jail Monday. It had been closed for the past five months because there weren’t enough jail [FULL STORY]

Princeville Takes Control In LTC, Tigers & Rockets Win In TRAC

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

Princeville defeated Stark County Monday night to move to 4-0 in girls Lincoln Trail play and with wins over conference contenders Wethersfield and Annawan, took control of the conference race. Sherrard and Rockridge were winners [FULL STORY]

Interior Aledo City Hall Project Awarded To Frye Builders

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved awarding a $655,000 contract to Frye Builders & Associates for an interior renovation project of City Hall. The action taken last night says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch says the [FULL STORY]

U Of I Extension Offers Master Gardener Training In Aledo Starting This Month

January 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

Master Gardener training starts in Aledo later this month. It’s offered through the Mercer Extension office for eleven Tuesdays, beginning January 22 says Program Coordinator Tracy Jo Mulliken. Each session is 9:15 a.m. to 4 [FULL STORY]

Eagles Stopped At Shootout, Lee Takes Gold at “The Pit”

January 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

For the second year in a row Mercer County lost a shootout at Rock Falls to Rockford Christian. At “The Pit” in Princeton Orion’s Logan Lee made his season debut and won the heavyweight title [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: The Essence of Small Towns, Small Schools & Farming As Told By Brad Bickett

January 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Brad Bickett on Saturday. Bickett grew up on a farm in Bureau County and was part of one of the greatest small school stories in Illinois. He played [FULL STORY]

Work Slated For Joy Blacktop

January 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

Those who travel the Joy Blacktop on a regular basis are expressing concern with the condition of the road. The issue was brought up at last week’s Mercer County Board meeting and County Board Chairman [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Set To Award Contract For City Hall Interior Project; Matlick Resignation Also On Agenda

January 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council expected to award the contract for the interior renovation project at Aledo City Hall next week. The item is on Monday night’s agenda. The city council approved borrowing $1-million for exterior [FULL STORY]

Henderson County Receives $1.3-Million Community Health Grant

January 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing that the Eagle View Community Health System in Henderson County will receive just over $1.3-million in federal funding. The grant allows them to continue providing quality medical, dental and [FULL STORY]