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2023 Mercer County Tentative Multiplier Announced

January 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the [FULL STORY]

Ameren Warns Of Increase Online Scams Targeting Customers in Illinois

January 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Ameren is warning its customers in Illinois to be aware of an increase in online scams. The scammers are developing fraudulent website listings that mimic the company’s website and include fake contact phone numbers and [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound; Suspect In Two Other Shooting Deaths

January 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man connected to two deaths in Moline is dead. Police say Steven Herring was found shot to death Wednesday at a home in the 3300 block of 25th Avenue. Not long after, Donna [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

January 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. The December number compares to a 3.9 percent figure recorded the same time a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Anderson A Big Part Of Sherrard Boys Basketball Turnaround

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior basketball player Holland Anderson for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Anderson scored 10 points in the Tigers (16-3, 5-1 TRAC West) 57-50 win over Orion Tuesday. Sherrard hosts [FULL STORY]

Beverly J. Lenz – Services 1/29/24

January 25, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Beverly J. Lenz, 82 of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 29, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Holds On For Win Over Ridgewood

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (12-11, 4-3 LTC) survived against Ridgewood (12-10, 2-5 LTC) in a 59-56 win at home Wednesday. The Golden Eagles led 17-8 at the end [FULL STORY]

Guilty Verdict In Aledo ID Theft Case

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man will be sentenced later this year after being found guilty of three felony counts stemming from an identity theft investigation. Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson tells WRMJ that 50-year-old Darrin C. [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Bowlyou’s And The Breakfast Nook

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Kelly Teel of Bowlyou’s in Aledo and their new Breakfast Nook. Click here to listen to the interview

Business Spotlight – Bowlyou’s And The Breakfast Nook

January 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s business spotlight, Terry James will talk with Kelly Teel of Bowlyou’s and the new Beakfast Nook. They will talk about how the friendly faces that served you at Town and Country Restaurant are [FULL STORY]