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Sunny And Breezy Today, But Watch For Slick Roads Tonight

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

It’s a tale of two forecasts today as we enjoy mild temperatures before a dramatic plunge tonight. Today’s high will reach near 49 degrees under sunny skies, with breezy conditions bringing southwest winds of 10 [FULL STORY]

Rep. Dan Swanson Appointed Chair of Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been named chairperson of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee for the 104th General Assembly, marking a significant milestone in his dedication to supporting veterans. “Supporting our [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Comes Alive Late To Beat Rockridge, Remain In Drivers Seat Of TRAC West Girls Basketball Race

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (15-2, 6-0 TRAC West) rallied from a six-point second-half deficit to beat Rockridge (10-12, 2-4 TRAC West) 43-33 in girls basketball on the road Thursday. [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – River View Coins

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

On Today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bradley Forrett of Riverview Coins in Moline. They will talk about the importance of having tangible assets, how gold and silver are solid investments in times [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Riverview Coins

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

On Today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bradley Forrett of Riverview Coins in Moline. Click here to listen.

Florence A. ‘Babe’ Kokos – Memorial Services 2/1/25

January 16, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Florence A. “Babe” Kokos, 92 of Joy, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 1, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Blackwell Aiming For Historic Sherrard Basketball Finish

January 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior basketball player James Blackwell for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Blackwell is averaging 11 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game for the Tigers (15-2, 4-0 TRAC West). [FULL STORY]

Monmouth-Roseville Takes Down Macomb In Girls Basketball Action

January 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Monmouth-Roseville (15-6) defeated Macomb (14-7) 59-45 on the road in girls basketball Wednesday. Brianna Woodard scored 21 points to pace the Titans. Layla Katile added 19 [FULL STORY]

Single-Weekend Format Coming To IHSA Baseball & Softball State Finals

January 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

The IHSA is making a change to the state finals schedule for baseball and softball beginning next year. The association announced Wednesday its board of directors approved switching to a single-weekend state final format for [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Cooper Floor Covering

January 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight Terry James will speak with Gail Cooper and Tachelle MacDonald from Cooper Floor Covering and Cooper Home Comfort Solutions in downtown Aledo. Gail and Tachelle will talk about what’s popular in [FULL STORY]