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IHSA Still Hoping For Winter Sports; Planning Meeting With IDPH & Governor’s Office

December 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

The IHSA Board of Directors announcing Monday that they plan to meet with representatives from IDPH and the Governor’s office prior to January to develop a timeline for the resumption of winter sports. Following that [FULL STORY]

Aledo Branding Campaign Includes Community Survey

December 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo seeking public input in a branding campaign. An online survey is now open says City Administrator Chris Sullivan. The survey is open through January 9 and available at www.brandingaledo.com.

A Week Of Dry December Weather

December 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

After some minor snow accumulations over the weekend in the WRMJ listening area, a dry weather pattern will return for most of this week. That’s National Weather Service meteorologist Timothy Gunkel. He spoke with [FULL STORY]

More Housing Talks For Aledo

December 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

More discussions forthcoming involving possible incentives for residential development in Aledo. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the subject will likely get more attention in the New Year. Plans for a 16-lot residential subdivision were announced [FULL STORY]

20th COVID Related Death Reported In Mercer County

December 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department on Sunday announced an additional COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 70s, bringing the county’s total to twenty. You can follow individual county metrics by clicking here.

Ameren Illinois Electric Delivery Rates to Drop

December 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois recently received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission to reduce electricity delivery rates to take effect January 1. The utility says there will be an approximate $48.7-million overall reduction in revenue, which represents [FULL STORY]

Keithsburg Township Supports Side-By-Side Ordinance

December 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another local township has adopted a side-by-side or UTV ordinance. The vote was unanimous by Keithsburg Township says trustee Kevin Zander. New Boston and Preemption Townships have also approved the side-by-side or UTV ordinance for [FULL STORY]

IFB Rep Talks Biden Pick To Lead USDA

December 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

President-elect Joe Biden wants former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as his U.S. Ag Secretary. Illinois farmers should be okay with the pick says DeAnne Bloomberg, who serves as Director of Issues Management for Illinois Farm [FULL STORY]

Monmouth College Swim Coach Tom Burek, 62, Dies Of COVID-19

December 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

Monmouth College swim coach Tom Burek died on the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 12, of complications of COVID-19. He was 62. Burek, of Lake Bracken, Illinois, was the second-longest serving swim coach in Monmouth history. Before [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Guidance Counselor & Hoops Coach Winckler Dealing With Many Emotions; He Says So Too Are Kids, Parents & Colleagues

December 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Erie-Prophetstown basketball coach Ryan Winckler, who also serves as a guidance counselor and PE teacher at Erie High School. The two discussed the absence of high school sports [FULL STORY]