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Bustos Talks Stimulus Check Timing

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says one of the main questions she has been hearing is when will stimulus checks be arriving. She addressed that issue during a conference call with reporters on Thursday.

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Weaver Believes Some State Trails Should Remain Open Under Certain Conditions

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver says citizens should be allowed to utilize the state’s expansive outdoor trail systems at this time. He says not for congregating in, but for movement activities—like walking/running, biking, or equestrian [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Ewing Discusses First Positive COVID-19 Test In Mercer County

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing Thursday morning just shortly after the first positive COVID-19 test was reported in Mercer County.

First Positive COVID-19 Test In Mercer County

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a male between the [FULL STORY]

Farmland Market Update

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

What is the farmland market looking like? An update from Dale Jones with Sullivan Auctioneers. With COVID-19 restrictions now in place, auctions have moved to an online virtual format.

Administrative Order Postpones A Number Of Mercer County Criminal Cases To Next Month

April 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

Due to an administrative order aimed at reducing the congregation of large numbers of persons at courthouses, a number of April cases have been pushed to next month in Mercer County Circuit Court. Mark Artcher [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Says Spring Season Can Occur If School Resumes May 1

April 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Tuesday afternoon. Anderson says if school resumes May 1, the IHSA can still have a spring season complete with a state tournament series. [FULL STORY]

Peacock Back In Mercer County Jail; Sentencing Date May 18

April 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee confirms with WRMJ today that she will be seeking 12-years in prison for Charles Peacock. The man deemed “Mercer County’s best meth cook” is back in the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Another ‘Naturally Slim’ Program Being Offered For Mercer County Area Residents

April 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Genesis Medical Center Aledo and the Mercer Foundation for Health promoting another Naturally Slim program. The foundation’s Al Zwilling says you can sign up for the program by calling 582-9256. The spring 2020 program [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Better Together Leading Local Census Push

April 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

An effort underway to get Mercer County properly counted in the 2020 census. Mercer County Better Together and Kyle McEwen is helping lead that cause. April 1st is Census Day. McEwen says it’s very [FULL STORY]