Local Sports
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Andy Saey Crafts His Brand Of Basketball; Headed From Rockridge To UT
Outgoing Rockridge basketball coach Andy Saey was an in-studio guest on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning.
Month: April 2023
Western Illinois Today
Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation Grants Available For Creative Arts In Mercer County
Creative arts organizations in Mercer County are invited to apply for grants from the Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation, a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Up to $100,000 total will be available to [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Band Shell Readies For 2023 Season
Another season of entertainment lined up for the Aledo Central Park Band Shell. There’s something for everyone says band shell spokesperson Rusty Ruggles. Things at the band shell get rolling Rhubarb Fest weekend. The facility [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
High School Sports Spotlight: Excellence Not A Coincidence For Hutchins, Sherrard Girls Track
WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior track and field athlete Kelsey Hutchins for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Hutchins set the school record for Sherrard in triple jump at 10.85 meters earlier this season. She [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: New Sherrard Athletic Director Lisa Emendorfer
The Sherrard School District has a new Athletic Director. The Unit 200 Board of Education hired Lisa Emendorfer Wednesday night night. She is a Rockridge grad and currently serves as a senior lecturer at the [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Second Teen Arrested In Shooting Death Of Rockridge Senior
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department announcing the second arrest in the shooting death of Rockridge senior Daniel Taylor. 16-year-old Napoleon Jackson was taken into custody Wednesday in Newton, Iowa. He is being charged as [FULL STORY]
Business Spotlight
Business Spotlight – Chase Burns: Land Guys
Today, Ty Taylor talks with Chase Burns with Land Guys. Chase is a real estate agent who specializes in land and rural properties. They’ll discuss the current state of the real estate market, what types [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Year Three For ViolaBoyz Backroad Speedway
This marks the third year of dirt track kart racing at the ViolaBoyz Backroad Speedway. Owner and promoter Chad Kinsey says it’s been a fun ride. Pits open at 4 p.m. Friday with hot laps [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Anderson Critical Of Chicago Mayor-Elect’s Address To Illinois General Assembly
Local State Senator Neil Anderson not a fan of a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly being called to hear Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson tout his vision for the city. Johnson spoke yesterday at [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
High School Sports Spotlight: Lucas Hoping For Strong Finish To MERCO Athletic Career
WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior baseball player Matthew Lucas for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Lucas is a three sport athlete at Mercer County. He plays football, basketball, and baseball.