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Saturday Sports: Manual Beats Sherrard, Bob Mitton Invite Results, & More

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (15-3) came up short in their match-up with #3 Manual (12-9), 62-42, at the Redbird Roundball Classic in Metamora Saturday. The Tigers held a three-point [FULL STORY]

Aledo SE 2nd Avenue Project May Not Happen In 2024; Cost Estimates Higher Than Anticipated

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

Cost estimates for the SE 2nd Avenue or “Swimming Pool Road” project have come in higher than expected for the City of Aledo and that may put the upgrade on hold, at least for 2024. [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Market Alley Wines

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt speaks with Sarah and Jeff Walters of Market Alley Wines in Monmouth. They will talk about the biggest misconception about Market Alley Wines, their live music every Friday [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Market Alley Wines

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt speaks with Sarah and Jeff Walters of Market Alley Wines in Monmouth. Click here to listen to the interview

Rockridge Seeking Facility Input; Community Engagement Session Wednesday

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge hosting a community engagement session this week. The district is seeking input on facilities says Superintendent Marcus Bush. A meeting is set for Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rockridge High School [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Plea Now Set For Next Month

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

A rescheduled plea date has been set in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. He will return to Mercer County Circuit Court on Feb. 15. Parties reported an [FULL STORY]

Freezing Rain To Impact WRMJ Listening Area Monday Into Tuesday Morning

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

A winter weather advisory for the WRMJ listening area for Monday morning and again Monday night into Tuesday morning. Andy Ervin is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke [FULL STORY]

Joyce M. Kernan – Services 1/26/24

January 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

Joyce M. Kernan, 91 of Aledo, Illinois, met Jesus Friday, January 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 26, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

WRMJ Sportsline: Shootouts, Invites, & Looking To Postseason

January 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Play is back on after numerous cancellations over the past couple of weeks. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor hit on a number of local, regional, and state high school topics. We also hear from Orion [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Clamps Mon-Rose Down Stretch

January 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (15-2, 4-1 TRAC West) ended the game on a 20-2 run to defeat Monmouth-Roseville (13-8, 2-3 TRAC West), 50-39, Friday. The Tigers trailed 37-30 with [FULL STORY]