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Two Critically Hurt; Driver Facing Charges In Mercer County DUI Crash

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

Two passengers critically injured and the driver facing multiple charges after a crash in Mercer County over the weekend. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding early Saturday morning on Illinois [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: #LetUsPlay Movement Has Same Meaning In East St. Louis As It Does In Aledo; Just Ask State Championship Coach Darren Sunkett

September 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with East St. Louis head football coach Darren Sunkett Sunday afternoon. Coach Sunkett spoke at Saturday’s #LetUsPlay rally in Springfield and says the movement resonates in all parts of [FULL STORY]

Looking At Mercer County’s Enrollment; Remains Steady

September 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board gets a look at sixth day enrollment figures. There’s been a slight decrease this school year, but numbers are well ahead of what was projected when the district consolidated in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Memories Of Hawthorn Ridge With Matt Ewing, Paul Flint And Tom Kelly

September 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Matt Ewing, Paul Flint and Tom Kelly about the early days of Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course during the WRMJ Sportsline on Saturday morning.

WRMJ’s Taylor Hosts IHSA Town Hall for RFD Radio Network

September 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor hosted an IHSA Town Hall program for the RFD Radio Network on Friday. He spoke at length with the IHSA’s Sam Knox and Craig Anderson.

Hunters Beware, Bad Year For Ticks

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Due to several factors, this will be a bad year for ticks in the woods of western Illinois. The executive director of the Illinois Lyme Association, Jennifer Russell, says hunters should take some precautions. Russell [FULL STORY]

Healthy Trails Contest In Aledo Now Through Sunday

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health. To help you MOVE MORE, and learn healthy living tips, University of Illinois Extension [FULL STORY]

Voters Confused On Secretary Of State Letter

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

You may have recently received a mail-in voting application letter in your mail box from Secretary of State Jesse White. Mercer County Clerk Sarah Blaser says it has caused a lot of confusion as her [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Fall Harvest Days Set To Go This Weekend

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Fall Harvest Days set to happen this weekend. The working farm show is hosted by the Antique Engine and Tractor Association and will run Friday through Sunday, but due to Covid-19 mandates, the association’s president, [FULL STORY]

Five More COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County; 124 Total

September 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has announces five additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 124 cases. The latest cases include: one female in her teens, two females in their 20’s, [FULL STORY]