Month: August 2020

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Suzy Bogguss Wednesday morning. The Aledo native just released Live at Caffe Milano, the rare and only live album she ever recorded, on all digital streaming platforms via [FULL STORY]

A new statewide rule announced Tuesday requires bar and restaurant customers to wear a mask when interacting with staff. Governor J.B. Prtzker says with COVID-19 numbers increasing, the new requirement is meant to protect workers [FULL STORY]

A chance to help out the Aledo American Legion this week. A fundraiser is scheduled for Falleran’s Post 121 Friday at the Veteran’s Memorial in New Boston says Jay Doherty.   Again, the fundraising event [FULL STORY]

Service is a hallmark of the Illinois 4-H program. The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually honors longtime volunteers and former staff members for their selfless dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program. [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Health Department has received a grant in response to the ongoing pandemic.   The health department’s Jen Hamerlinck says the health department is also expanding its physical space.   The Mercer County [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Health Department announcing seven additional residents from Mercer County have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) bringing the total to 90. The latest cases involve:   Female in her 40’s 2 Males in [FULL STORY]

An Aledo City Council member brought up the idea of a splash pad at a recent meeting. Alderman Dennis Dixon says it is something the town could use. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the item is [FULL STORY]