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Governor Says He Won’t Be Participating In Thursday IHSA Meeting

November 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker was asked Monday if he would be participating in Thursday’s meeting with the IHSA. He said “no” and that they’ve “been pretty clear” about where they stand in regard to winter [FULL STORY]

Haley Case Continued To Dec. 1; New State’s Attorney Sworn in That Day

November 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another high-profile case is also being continued due to court being halted at the Mercer County Courthouse because of COVID exposure. 45-year-old James Eric Haley of Viola is awaiting trial on 16 felony counts stemming [FULL STORY]

COVID Exposure At Courthouse Halts Court Monday & Tuesday; Artcher Final Pre-Trial Continued To Nov. 23

November 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

A COVID exposure at the Mercer County Courthouse forcing court to be canceled Monday and Tuesday. That means a final pre-trial conference for former Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher has been moved to [FULL STORY]

Swanson Hoping Gov. & IDPH Attend IHSA Meeting; Also Wants More Transparency In COVID Orders

November 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson understands the seriousness of the ongoing pandemic in Illinois, but says the Governor needs to be much more transparent with his mitigation plan and executive orders. And he adds there [FULL STORY]

More Mild November Temps This Week

November 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another November warm-up in the WRMJ listening area this week. Temps will approach 70. That’s National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Gross. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Mercer County Deer Hunters Ready For First Firearm Weekend

November 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer hunting season begins Friday. Last year, during the first weekend, Mercer County hunters harvested 521 deer. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to take [FULL STORY]

Aledo Driver’s License Facility Closed Through Early December

November 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all driver’s services facilities will be closed for a few weeks, including the Aledo location. As a precaution during the pandemic, the facilities will close Tuesday (11/17) [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Now Over 500 COVID-19 Cases; 70 More Announced Thursday

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Thursday reported another 70 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 516 cases since reporting began. The latest cases include: 2 males in their [FULL STORY]

Governor Hints at Another ‘Stay at Home’ Order

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

Governor J.B. Pritzker says if COVID-19 numbers don’t improve, some sort of “stay at home” order may be enacted in the coming days. As the number of new cases soar, the Department of Public Health [FULL STORY]

NWS Confirms Two Tornadoes In Mercer County Tuesday

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Mercer County on Tuesday afternoon. One was near Joy and the other was near Burgess. Both were rated as [FULL STORY]