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The Future Of Downtown Aledo Involves Retention Plus New Ideas For Vacant Storefronts

November 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

A big part of the future of downtown Aledo will involve the intentions of some new building owners. Todd Thompson is a consultant with 353 Court working with the city. Former Aledo resident W.J. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Deer Harvest 521 During First Firearm Weekend

November 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters harvest 521 deer during the first firearm hunting weekend Nov. 22-24. That is about 100 less than last year’s total of 618. Rock Island County hunters took in 415, Warren County 303, [FULL STORY]

Mother Abandons Newborn In Henderson County; State Police Seeking Public Assistance In Finding Her

November 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation requesting assistance from the public to identify a caucasian female who was pregnant either in her third trimester, early term, or full-term, up until Thursday or Friday [FULL STORY]

Arming Teacher Option Turned Down By Illinois Association Of School Boards Membership

November 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rural Illinois school boards were again told that their representation in Springfield wouldn’t support efforts to arm teachers. Like last year, a proposal to allow districts to set training guidelines and allow willing teachers to carry [FULL STORY]

Local Officiating Crew Gets Call For 3A State Title Game

November 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

A local football officiating crew will be working Friday’s IHSA 3A state title football game. Ken Grawe, Jason Foy, Mark Burrill, Les Huisingh and Don Cook have been assigned to the Byron-Williamsville match-up, which kicks [FULL STORY]

Tigers Rally For Win, Mercer County Girls And Wrestlers Post Wins

November 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

For the second straight night the Sherrard boys used a big third quarter to rally for a win at the Orion 10 & 32 Tournament. The Mercer County Golden Eagle girls bounced back from a [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A Lesson In Customer Service & The Holiday Spirit (365-Days A Year); Meet Our Friend Diana In Aisle 9

November 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spent Tuesday afternoon talking to our friend Diana, who is a true joy in aisle 9.

Downtown Consultant’s Work Includes TIF Restructuring

November 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

Part of a downtown Aledo consultant’s work has included restructuring the city’s tax increment financing or TIF program. Todd Thompson is with 353 Court. Aledo’s TIF program is set to expire in December of [FULL STORY]

Turkey Tournaments Start Boys Basketball Season

November 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

Thanksgiving Tournaments throughout western Illinois got the boys basketball season underway Monday night. At the Orion 10 & 32, Ridgewood, Sherrard and Alleman posted wins. At Williamsfield, United, West Central and Rowva-Williamsfield were winners. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard School Board Rehires All Fall Varsity Head Coaches

November 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board has approved rehiring all fall varsity head coaches. The action includes head football coach Scott Monson, head volleyball coach Amy Mitton and head golf coaches Brett Williams and Brian Hutton. Monson [FULL STORY]