Month: August 2021

What do you get when you bring 12 western Illinois county 4-H grand champions in both market and breeding stock together?  The Throwdown—A Western Illinois Showdown. Brent Titus helps promote and organize the event. The [FULL STORY]

Getting face time with vulnerable populations is very important. Just ask Bill Horrell. He is a Resource Development Coordinator with Alternatives For The Older Adult. Horrell and Alternatives participated in Tuesday’s Seniors’ and Veterans’ Resources [FULL STORY]

The Mississippi North Central Watershed covers over one-million acres in Western Illinois.  It’s been identified as a priority in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and will be the subject of five planning discussions with [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council learns sales tax revenue took a jump in March and April. The data was shared at Monday night’s Aledo City Council meeting says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch also reported that curbside [FULL STORY]

Snowstar being promoted as a year-round venue. Known for its winter sports, other activities are now being offered at the site in Andalusia. They’ll also be hosting a fish fry later this week says Snowstar’s [FULL STORY]

Plenty of summer events remaining in the WRMJ listening area. The Illinois City Fireman’s Festival is August 14. It serves as an important fundraiser for the Illinois City/Buffalo Prairie Fire Department says volunteer firefighter Rex [FULL STORY]

The former Creekside Vineyards property in Preemption has a new owner. It’s Alyssa Peterson and her growing Healthy 2 Wholesome Meals business. She spoke to WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor on Sunday. You can find [FULL STORY]