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Memories Of Gene Cooper As WRMJ Moves Into New Home

August 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

Settling into the new home. WRMJ is now operating out of the 129 South College storefront in downtown Aledo, the former home of Cooper TV – owned by the late Gene Cooper, who was an [FULL STORY]

Strong Finish To Showing Career For Mercer County’s Hank

August 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Finishing her junior livestock showing career on a high note. Former Mercer County FFA president Sheridan Hank has accomplished a rare feat at this year’s Illinois State Fair. She had not one, but two market [FULL STORY]

When Naismith Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich Worked Aledo Basketball Camp

August 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Legendary San Antonio Spurs basketball coach Gregg Popovich was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday night. He had a connection to Aledo with late science teacher and basketball coach R. Craig Kelley. [FULL STORY]

State Fair Success For Mercer County Livestock Exhibitor

August 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

A banner day in the show ring for a Mercer County middle schooler. Eleven-year-old Colt Roeder won reserve grand champion honors at the Illinois State Fair with his purebred Simmental heifer, named Sadie, who was [FULL STORY]

Rockets Victorious In Girls Golf Season Opener

August 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge opened the 2023 girls golf season winning a quadrangular meet over Orion, St. Bede, and Newman at Highland Springs Golf Course Thursday. The Rockets shot 194 as a team, finishing 15 strokes ahead of [FULL STORY]

Illinois City Fireman’s Festival Saturday

August 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Illinois City Fireman’s Festival serves as a crucial fundraiser for the rural department. The 2023 event is this weekend says Illinois City volunteer firefighter Rex Danner. The event is Saturday. Some of the highlights [FULL STORY]

Send WRMJ A Text!

August 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Reach WRMJ anytime! Here’s how: Our text line is 309-603-1023. Our main number is 309-582-5666. Our fax number is 309-582-5667. Our request line is 309-582-5626. We are always here for our community!

Paint The Town Magenta; MERCO Art Students Doing Work In Advance Of September Art Gala

August 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School art teacher Tara Guidinger on Wednesday. Students are working on an effort called Paint the Town Magenta. An art gala is planned for Sept. 23 in downtown Aledo.

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 8-9-23

August 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here is Paul Rosmann with the Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows Field Report.

Central Park Grooves Saturday Night

August 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Central Park Band Shell hosting its second Central Park Grooves concert this Saturday night. One more is also planned for September says band shell spokesperson Rusty Ruggles. On Friday night, Aledo Main Street [FULL STORY]