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WRMJ Interview: Swanson Talks Madigan, IHSA Return To Play, Bailey Lawsuit & Masks

July 20, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with local State Rep. Dan Swanson Monday morning. The two covered a number of topics–including Michael Madigan’s connection to a ComEd bribery case; what if anything the state legislature [FULL STORY]
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Band Shell Gets Music Back Thursday

July 20, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
Music set to return to the Aledo Central Park Band Shell this week. Rusty Ruggles says three different acts are lined up over the next three weeks.   A “Cinema at Central” was held at [FULL STORY]
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Third Mercer County COVID-19 Case Reported This Weekend; 35 Total

July 19, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Sunday announced the 35th resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).  The 35th case is a female in her 80’s. Of the 35 positive cases [FULL STORY]
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34th COVID-19 Case Reported In Mercer County

July 19, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) today announced the 34th resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 34th case is a male in his 30s. Of the 34 positive cases that [FULL STORY]
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Pritzker: Mask Lawsuit Is About Protecting Students & Staff

July 18, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says his lawsuit to require masks in school is about protecting children and staff. The suit, filed in Sangamon County, seeks a judge’s approval of the governor’s order requiring masks for [FULL STORY]
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33rd COVID-19 Case Reported In Mercer County

July 18, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Saturday announced the 33rd resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).  The 33rd case is a female in her 70’s. Of the 33 positive cases [FULL STORY]
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Downtown Revitalization Funds Being Sought For Former Hall’s Shoes Storefront

July 17, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
Another downtown revitalization program loan is being considered for a former Aledo resident. The latest project for W.J. Albertson involves the former Hall’s Shoes storefront. The item is on Monday night’s Aledo City Council agenda. [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Interview: Downstate AD Puts Pen To Paper; Prepares Return To Play Proposal For High School Sports In Illinois

July 17, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Roxana High School Athletic Director Mark Briggs on Friday. He wants to see high school sports played in Illinois, beginning in the fall. He has prepared a couple [FULL STORY]
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Two More COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County, Including Teen; 32 Total

July 17, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday announced the 31st and 32nd residents from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 31st case is a female in her 30s and the 32nd [FULL STORY]
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Knox County Man Arrested On Mercer County Heroin Charge

July 17, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announce a heroin arrest. 36 year old Rusty Line of Wataga was taken into custody Thursday. Deputies were originally responding to a DUI complaint, but a press release indicates Line [FULL STORY]

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