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Bustos Reminds Interested High School Students To Submit Military Academy Nominations

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos reminding interested students that she is accepting applications from high school students for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2020. The [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Found In Criminal Contempt Of Court During Jury Trial; Sentenced To 60-Days

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man found in contempt of court during his jury trial in Mercer County Circuit Court and sentenced to 60 days in the Mercer County Jail. Judge Greg Chickris made that ruling late this [FULL STORY]

Burn Days & Yard Waste Disposal Site Reminders From Aledo City Hall

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo offering reminders about burn days and the yard waste disposal site. Public Works Director Justin Blaser. Again, burn days in Aledo are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Swanson Previews Fall Veto Session

October 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

The first three days of the fall veto session opens Monday. A preview from local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The fall veto session runs through Wednesday and then another three days–Nov. 12-14.

2019 IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Announced

October 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA released the playoff pairings for high school football in Illinois on Saturday. The Mercer County Golden Eagles will host a postseason game for the first time since 2014 when they welcome Chicago Christian [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Rockridge Victorious in Week 9

October 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles clinched a playoff spot with their Week 9 win over Mid-County 40-12 on Friday night. Rockridge finished up the 2019 season by beating Peru St. Bede 47-26. Orion dropped to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Last Hurrah For IHSA’s Johnson; Talks Playoff Pairings Simulation

October 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the IHSA’s Scott Johnson this afternoon. He provided his annual playoff projection and simulation leading into week 9 of the high school football season. Johnson is retiring next [FULL STORY]

Chargers, Steamers Tie For TRAC West Title

October 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

Orion and Fulton tied for the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division volleyball title by posting wins on the final night of the regular season. Both teams finished at 9-1 in the conference. Orion closed [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Student Council Leading Hunger Drive

October 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

Members of the Mercer County High School student council leading a student hunger drive. Senior Tori Heath is involved with the effort and says the food collected will go to the River Bend Food Bank… [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 4.4 Percent

October 24, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s unemployment rate now at 4.4 percent. The number is for September and is the same figure that was recorded a year ago. Unemployment was also steady from year over year levels in Henderson, [FULL STORY]