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Message From Mercer County School District Superintendent Scott Petrie

March 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

“On Friday Governor Pritzker ordered all schools closed beginning Tuesday March 17th through Monday March 30th, and last night the State Superintendent provided additional guidance. At this time, we expect to resume classes on Tuesday [FULL STORY]

Pritzker Orders Closing Of Bars & Restaurants March 17-30; Drive-Thru & Curbside Pickup Still Available

March 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois is the latest state to close all bars and restaurants in order to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today he’s ordering all bars and restaurants to close when business wraps up [FULL STORY]

Pritzker Announces First Downstate Cases Of Coronavirus

March 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

The first cases of coronavirus infection are popping up in downstate Illinois. Illinois is now up to 64 cases, including patients in Cumberland, St. Clair and Woodford counties as well as DuPage, Cook, Kane and [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Red Cross Blood Draw Tuesday At YMCA

March 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

The monthly Mercer County American Red Cross blood drive is Tuesday (3/17). This month’s location has been moved to the Mercer County YMCA says Mary Flint, who is helping promote the local drive. You [FULL STORY]

Rock Island Mother & Boyfriend Arrested For Murder Of Infant

March 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

First degree murder charges have been filed against a Rock Island woman and her boyfriend for the death of a four-month old infant. An autopsy conducted [FULL STORY]

BREAKING: Illinois Governor Orders All Schools Shut Down March 17-30

March 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday afternoon ordered all Illinois pre-K-through-12th grade public and private schools shut down from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Official release [FULL STORY]

14th Judicial Circuit Courthouses To Remain Open, Precautions Being Taken In Response To COVID-19

March 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

From Judge Frank R. Fuhr, Chief Judge, Illinois Fourteenth Judicial Circuit: The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a highly communicable disease that has prompted the World Health Organization to declare it a pandemic, and the governor of [FULL STORY]

Two Downtown Aledo TIF Loans On Monday Night City Council Agenda

March 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council set to act on two downtown TIF loan agreements next week. One is for the Mercer County Family Eyecare storefront and the other is for Ferg’s Public House. The council meets [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Hyett’s Last FFA Banquet A Good One; Retiring Ag Educator With Tremendous Impact At Rockridge

March 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor interviewed retiring Rockridge High School agriculture teacher Al Hyett Thursday night. He was presiding over his final FFA Banquet.

WRMJ Interview: New Rockridge FFA President Colby Mueller

March 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge junior Colby Mueller on Thursday night at the Rockridge FFA banquet. He was elected Rockridge FFA Chapter President.