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Opera House Project Taking Shape

November 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

An update on the Aledo Opera House project. Developer WJ Albertson spoke with WRMJ Tuesday. He says the venue, once finished, will host movies along with music, stage acts, and other entertainment. Construction began last [FULL STORY]

Hagloch To Seek Fourth Term

November 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch is running for another term. The Municipal Caucus is on Monday, December 2. Aldermanic seats in Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 are also up for election. The consolidated election is [FULL STORY]

150 Students Attend New Boston Veterans Ceremony

November 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

150 students from New Boston gathered with the public at the New Boston Veterans Memorial Monday. American Legion Post 121 Commander Doug Ramer spoke about the need for more people to volunteer to serve in [FULL STORY]

Marty James Eggen – Visitation 11/15/24

November 11, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Marty James Eggen, 60 of Joy, passed away Friday evening, November 8, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, November 15, at Fippinger [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Veterans Day Speaker Praises Veterans & Families of Veterans

November 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

Monday’s Veterans Day message at the Mercer County VFW was delivered by Major Peter Hartje with the First Army USAR Support Command at the Rock Island Arsenal. He spoke with WRMJ following his remarks. Major [FULL STORY]

Focus: Hagloch And Dunn Give Aquatic Center Update

November 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

Donations continue to come in for the proposed Aledo Aquatic Center. Mayor Chris Hagloch and Aledo Park District President Tanner Dunn discuss how you can be a part of this project. They joined WRMJ’s Terry [FULL STORY]

Erica A. Fisher – Services Spring 2025

November 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

Erica A. Fisher, 53 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation in Aledo. Cremation rites will be accorded with Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Memorial services will be held [FULL STORY]

Patricia ‘Patsy’ Sheese – Services 11/15/24

November 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

Patricia “Patsy” Sheese, 76 of Viola, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. The Funeral Service [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Rockridge-Farmington Preview – Olympic Conference Football Is Back!

November 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor preview the IHSA 2A second round matchup between Rockridge and Farmington and take a look around the rest of the state. Macomb football coach Tanner Horrell [FULL STORY]

WRMJ IHSA Second Round TRAC Football Preview & Picks With View From The West

November 8, 2024 Ty Taylor

Three TRAC teams survived the first round of the IHSA playoffs and will look to punch their tickets into the quarterfinals this weekend. Rockridge, Princeton and Newman all advanced with convincing round one wins. Erie-Prophetstown [FULL STORY]