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Mercer County Health Dept. Reports Sixth COVID-19 Death

October 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Saturday announced a sixth Mercer County death related to COVID-19, a woman in her 90’s. “Unfortunately, we must report the loss of another Mercer County resident. Mercer County [FULL STORY]

‘Welcome to Aledo Building’ Seeking TIF Funds

October 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

It’s one of the most recognizable signs in downtown Aledo and the building it’s painted on is seeking TIF funds. The 110 South College Avenue storefront, which once housed the Aledo Gun Report, is now [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Reports Two COVID-19 Cases

October 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District confirming two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. One is at the high school and the other is at the intermediate school. The district is coordinating their efforts with the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Expressing Optimism Moving Toward Winter Sports

October 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Friday. The two discussed the 2020/2021 modified calendar. Anderson is pleased that there haven’t been significant issues for those schools that are conducting [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Scoring Conference Title Extra Special For Heartt & Golfing Eagles; Especially This Year

October 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County girls golf coach Aaron Heartt Friday morning. The Golden Eagles won the Lincoln Trail Conference Golf Meet on Wednesday and are now preparing for the 1A [FULL STORY]

Parents Lawsuit Against IHSA Denied

October 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

A lawsuit filed by parents and student athletes against the Illinois High School Association seeking to allow fall sports has been denied. A DuPage County judge issued the ruling Thursday, saying because of the pandemic, what [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Approaching 150 COVID-19 Cases; 17 Individuals Isolating At Home

October 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department announcing six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 146 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 60s, one male in his 80s, one [FULL STORY]

Looking To Grow The Profession; Free Basketball Officials Clinic Offered This Month

October 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Joe Spagnolo Thursday morning. He is with the Inter-Athletic Council of Officials. His group is sponsoring a free six-week basketball officials training course. The classes are being offered [FULL STORY]

Lincoln The Surveyor; Presidential Library & Museum Recognizes Abe’s Connection To New Boston

October 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

New Boston gets a “shout out” from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum this week. It was on Sept. 30th 186 years ago that Abraham Lincoln, the land surveyor signed the original plat for [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Evan Gagliardo “Puts His Soul Into It”

October 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School saxophone player and drum major Evan Gagliardo Thursday. The senior took time to promote this weekend’s Sherrard Fall Band Festival.