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WRMJ Interview: Bustos Discusses Economic Stimulus Talks

March 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos Monday afternoon. The two discussed the economic stimulus bill that’s being debated in Washington D.C.

Seven Negative COVID-19 Tests In Mercer County

March 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

COVID-19 testing occurring in Mercer County. An update from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing, who spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor. She says seven tests have come back negative with one test [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Family Crisis Center Remains Open; But By Appointment Only

March 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Agencies that deal with the public are adjusting their outreach in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mercer County Family Crisis Center remains open, but by appointment only. The family crisis center’s Marla Reynolds [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: An Overload Of Information; School Administrators Plow Forward In These COVID-19 Times

March 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard School District superintendent Alan Boucher Monday morning. The two discussed challenges local schools are dealing with during a prolonged shutdown stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Western Illinois Today

First COVID-19 Case Reported In Rock Island County

March 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 296 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an infant. IDPH also announced three deaths. The deaths included a Cook County man in his [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Fairgrounds Gets Some Weekend Work

March 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

Some work occurred at the Mercer County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The Merchants Building received some attention on Saturday before the “Shelter at Home” order went into effect says Mercer County Fair Board President Rex [FULL STORY]

WIU EAGIS Department and GIS Center Create Statewide COVID-19 Dashboard to Monitor Reported Cases

March 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Western Illinois University GIS Center, in cooperation with the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Geographic Information Sciences (EAGIS), have assembled a statewide web map to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Illinois. Assembling [FULL STORY]

Details On “Stay At Home Order” Issued By Governor Pritzker; Order Begins 5 P.M. Saturday Until April 7th

March 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

All first responders, emergency management personnel, law enforcement personnel, health care workers and others working to support Essential Businesses and Essential Government Functions like grocery stores and pharmacies are exempt from this stay at home [FULL STORY]

Swanson Promoting State Resources In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Representative Dan Swanson helping promote new online resources and a COVID-19 hotline administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Swanson is also encouraging all constituents to heed warnings, remain at home unless [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: ‘A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed’; Local Faith Based Community Responds To Need During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Pastor Luke Dunn of the First Baptist Church of Aledo Friday morning. He discussed his church’s outreach to the community at this time.