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Viola Child Porn Case Continued To February

December 1, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

A Viola man’s child porn case has been continued to next year. 45-year-old James Eric Haley is awaiting trial on 16 felony counts. He was arrested in August of 2019 after Illinois State Police executed [FULL STORY]

Alexis Native Simpson Sworn-In As Mercer County State’s Attorney

December 1, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

There’s a new Mercer County State’s Attorney. Alexis native Grace Simpson was sworn-in Tuesday morning. Simpson was elected Nov. 3, defeating incumbent Meeghan Lee 4,944 to 3,607.

COVID Outbreak at Veterans’ Home Gets Attention of State Rep. Swanson

December 1, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

A trio of Illinois House Republicans, including local State Rep. Dan Swanson speak out concerning a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home. The group is demanding hearings of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee commence [FULL STORY]