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WRMJ Audio: Governor Asked About #LetUsPlay Movement; Says ‘Not Willing To Sacrifice People’s Lives Or Health’

September 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Governor J.B. Pritzker was asked about the #LetUsPlay movement Tuesday and specifically if high school football could be reinstated this fall. He says that idea “would not be good for the families and children of [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Bands Planning Fall Outdoor Concert

September 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Junior High and High School bands planning a fall performance. It will be outside says band director David Grayson. The fall junior high and high school band concert will be on Saturday, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Deputies Make Meth Arrest; Iowa Woman Wanted On Cook County Warrant

September 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Burlington, Iowa woman arrested in Mercer County on a Cook County warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine between 15 and 100 grams. 35 year old Kenesha Adams was taken into custody on Monday. She is [FULL STORY]

Bombers Take Titan Invitional

September 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Macomb fired a blistering score to win the Monmouth-Roseville Invitational golf meet at Gibson Woods Monday. The Bombers also has the medalist on the day as Jack Lockard (72) edged Rockridge’s Drew Hall (73) by [FULL STORY]

Five New COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County; 119 Total

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) announcing five additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 119 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 80s, two males in their 20s, [FULL STORY]

#LetUsPlay Movement Picking Up Steam In Illinois; A Talk With Legendary Coach Ken Leonard

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with legendary Illinois high school football coach Ken Leonard from Sacred Heart Griffin in Springfield. He is helping organize the #LetUsPlay movement in Illinois with a push to reinstate [FULL STORY]

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Theft of ATV Near Aledo

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about the theft of an ATV over the Labor Day weekend. On September 7th, Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a theft of a Camouflage 2007 [FULL STORY]

When A ‘Presidential Love Child’ Frequents Mercer County; It Happened In 1920’s

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Revisiting the story of a “Presidential love child” and the connection to Mercer County. It is confirmed that President Warren G. Harding had a relationship with a woman named Nan Britton and they had an [FULL STORY]

Viola Child Porn Case Pushed To November

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another continuance has been granted for a Viola man awaiting trial on 16 felony counts in a child porn investigation. Illinois Supreme Court rules are not allowing trials at this time due to the ongoing [FULL STORY]

Zoning Board To Consider Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning This Week; County Administrator Confirms Opposition To Plan

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Rezoning of Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course will be getting attention later this week. County Administrator Ron Fullerlove says the new owner of the property needs a zoning change, but Fullerlove confirms there is opposition to [FULL STORY]