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Blackhawk Bank & Trust Awards Community First Accelerate Grant to Prairie Crossroads Mercantile

November 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Blackhawk Bank & Trust, in collaboration with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), is proud to announce Prairie Crossroads Mercantile in Viola, IL as a recipient of the Community First Accelerate Grant [FULL STORY]

Rockridge’s Finch Named 2A First-Team All-State

November 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge senior OL/DL Jude Finch was named to the Class 2A all-state team, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) announced Wednesday. Finch started along the Rockets’ defensive line for three seasons and took [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2024 Boys Soccer All-Conference Team

November 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference teams for the 2024 boys soccer season Tuesday. Mendota, which won the conference and finished third at the IHSA 1A State Finals, led the league with [FULL STORY]

County Board Mulls Property Tax Abatement Incentive Plan

November 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

To spur new residential and commercial development, the Mercer County Board is looking at a property tax abatement incentive. A resolution was on Tuesday night’s agenda, but further research is being done by Mercer County [FULL STORY]

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]