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City of Aledo Statement Following Sullivan Plea

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is aware of the outcome of Chris Sullivan’s legal matter and, in light of this outcome, is announcing Mr. Sullivan’s retirement from the City of Aledo Police Department. We fully support [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor, Fined $2,500

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Following his guilty plea to a misdemeanor battery charge, the City of Aledo is announcing the retirement of Chris Sullivan as police chief. He was on paid leave from the city from August of 2022, [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Hosting Community Engagement Session Feb. 21

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge has scheduled another community engagement session. It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Rockridge High School, says superintendent Marcus Bush. It follows November 14 and January 24 sessions. The final [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Emergency Assistance Program Being Promoted

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Word being spread about the Mercer County Emergency Assistance Program. Pastor Luke Dunn from the First Baptist Church in Aledo detailed the effort on this week’s WRMJ Focus program. If you’d like to contribute to [FULL STORY]

$10,000 In Restitution Ordered In Case Against Former Keithsburg Officer

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

A former Keithsburg police officer will pay the City of Keithsburg $10,000 in restitution after entering an Alford plea to a misdemeanor count. 53-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton was originally facing felony charges in a [FULL STORY]

Final 2023-24 IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll

February 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its final poll for the 2023-24 IHSA boys basketball season Wednesday. Rockridge (22-6, 12-0 TRAC West) remained #10 in this week’s 2A rankings. WRMJ’s Ty Taylor is an AP voter. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Injuries In Rear View Mirror; Zeke Heads To State

February 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School wrestler Zeke Arnold on Wednesday. The 144-pound senior has battled through knee injuries, but was able to qualify for state with a strong performance at last weekend’s [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Grabs 5th Straight Win In Dominant Win Over Bureau Valley

February 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (21-6) led from wire-to-wire in a 65-28 win over Bureau Valley (15-16) in Manlius Tuesday. The Tigers jumped out to a 22-7 lead at the [FULL STORY]

Marion H. Sutherland – Memorial Service 2/17/24

February 13, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Marion H. Sutherland, 92 of Moline, formerly of Aledo, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL, with family by her side. According to her wishes, Mrs. Sutherland [FULL STORY]

Rockets Season Ends In Regional Semifinal Loss To Monmouth-Roseville

February 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Monmouth-Roseville (21-11) beat Rockridge (10-21) for the fourth time this season, 46-30, in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A Macomb girls basketball regional Monday. The Rockets [FULL STORY]