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Phyllis Batson – Services 1/16/23

January 11, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Phyllis Batson, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully at Brookstone of Aledo on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, at Speer Funeral Home, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – McConnell Heating & Cooling

January 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

Today’s guest on WRMJ’s Business Spotlight is Russ McConnell with McConnell Heating and Cooling. Click here for the interview.

Business Spotlight – McConnell Heating & Cooling

January 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Terry James speaks with Russ McConnell, owner of McConnell Heating and Cooling. Russ will talk about their 24-7 emergency service to Aledo, Mercer County, and the surrounding area; his over 35 [FULL STORY]

Winter Storm Warning Thursday Night-Saturday For WRMJ Listening Area

January 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow, mixed precipitation, and significant blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches [FULL STORY]

Informational Meeting In Aledo Next Week To Discuss Green Energy Project

January 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

Converting waste into low cost electricity and fuel is the subject of an informational meeting at the Aledo Fire Station next week. It’s being led by Debra Wold from Grenelily Energy & Water in Naperville. [FULL STORY]

City of Aledo & LRS Announces Important Changes To Municipal Trash Pick-Up Services For 2024

January 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is announcing important changes to its municipal waste services for 2024. Starting this month, residents and businesses in Aledo will start to see deliveries of garbage carts by LRS (formerly Jackson [FULL STORY]

More Snow & High Winds Later This Week

January 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

Another winter storm brewing for later this week in the WRMJ listening area. Meteorologist Alex Gibbs is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Wednesday morning.

Anderson Says Governor’s Handling Of Migrant Crisis Impacting Illinois Taxpayers

January 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson critical of the Governor’s response to the ongoing migrant crisis and the impact on Illinois taxpayers. The Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address is in February, but Anderson [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Cancellations – 1-9-24

January 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

Winter weather has forced local high school sporting events to be postponed Tuesday, January 9th. Below is a complete list of local cancellations and make-up dates if they’re available. BOYS BASKETBALL Mercer County @ [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 2K Points & Counting, West Central’s Shelby Bowman Dazzles Every Night

January 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with West Central (12-5, 6-0 LTC) senior Shelby Bowman before her 41-point performance in a 65-60 win over Mercer County Monday. Bowman scored her 2,000th career point in December. She’s averaging 29.6 points [FULL STORY]