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WRMJ Interview: Swanson Says Pritzker’s Reopen Plan Not The Answer

May 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Friday morning involving the current situation in Illinois. Swanson says Governor’s J.B. Pritzker’s phase-in plan to reopen the state falls well short in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A Lesson In Livestock Industry Supply Chain As Told By Miranda Biddle With Biddle Farms

May 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

Meat packing plant shutdowns and slowdowns are causing significant issues for livestock producers. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor discussed the issue with Miranda Biddle of Biddle Farms Friday morning.

Freeze Warning For WRMJ Listening Area

May 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

The WRMJ listening area under a freeze warning Friday night into early Saturday morning. That’s meteorologist David Sheets from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Friday morning.

Aledo Parks Reopening Friday

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

City of Aledo parks are reopening. Aledo Police Chief/City Administrator Chris Sullivan spoke with WRMJ Thursday afternoon.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Foreign Inmate Numbers At Mercer County Jail

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

Foreign inmate population is down at the Mercer County Jail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill provided an update to the Mercer County Board last week. Terrill says with the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks Status Of High School Sports In Illinois; Still So Many Questions

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Thursday morning. The two talked about the current status of high school sports in Illinois and the many unanswered questions involving a potential [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Rockridge’s Saey Named IBCA District Coach of Year; Rocket Junior High Coaches Also Honored

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge boys varsity basketball coach Andy Saey Thursday morning. He’s been named District Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Junior High coaches Matt [FULL STORY]

Aledo Grad Telling CdLS Story; Rare Genetic Disorder Impacting Her Child

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

An Aledo High School grad is bringing attention to a rare genetic disorder that affects the physical and intellectual development of one in 10,000 children. April Robinson Duff’s three-year-old son Chase was diagnosed with Cornelia [FULL STORY]

Increasing Domestic Violence Calls During Pandemic Not Just Mercer County Issue

May 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

Domestic violence calls on the increase during this COVID-19 pandemic is not just a Mercer County issue. Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was asked about that subject this week during a weekly press call with [FULL STORY]

University of Illinois Extension Discusses COVID-19 Impact On 4-H Events This Summer

May 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The University of Illinois Extension announcing that all in-person 4-H activities and events will not be held through July 5th. That means there is some hope for the 4-H shows at the Mercer County Fair [FULL STORY]