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Terronez Sets Sherrard Single-Season Strikeout Record In Sectional Semifinal Loss

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (19-9) saw its baseball season end in a 2-1 loss to Eureka (32-4) in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A IVC Sectional in Chillicothe on [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Zach Smith, Rockridge High School

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Sponsored by Country Financial Agent Brent Bigham in Edgington. Zach Smith, a graduating senior at Rockridge High School, has made the most of every opportunity during his four years. From band performances to academic achievement, [FULL STORY]

Rhubarb Fest Cook-Off Back For Another Year

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Rhubarb Fest Cook-Off is returning during next week’s festival in downtown Aledo. Contestants need to drop off their entries at The Depot in Aledo from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7. There [FULL STORY]

Grab A Treasure, Fuel A Mission: Free Sale At First Baptist Aledo

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo, IL – The basement at First Baptist Church of Aledo is buzzing with activity this week as volunteers and youth prepare for the return of the church’s popular Free Basement Sale, happening Friday, May [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Gears Up For A Busy Summer

May 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

The seeds are in the ground and summer is just around the corner. Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Jenna Preston joined Terry James on WRMJ’s Focus to talk about a variety of ag-related events and [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Swanson’s Annual Lyme Disease Month Resolution Adopted In Illinois House

May 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) saw his annual Lyme Disease Month resolution adopted in the Illinois House this week. House Resolution 32 urges the federal government to allocate more funding toward finding a cure [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Quinn Deloose, Sherrard High School

May 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Presented by State Representative Dan Swanson WRMJ’s Senior Spotlight continues today with Sherrard High School senior Quinn DeLoose. Quinn has spent her four years at Sherrard making a positive impact both in the classroom and [FULL STORY]

Tigers Can’t Get Big Hit, Fall In Sectional Semifinal

May 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (22-10) saw its softball season end in the 2A sectional semifinals in a 3-2 loss to St. Bede (16-12) in Chillicothe Tuesday. The Tigers jumped [FULL STORY]

Illinois Senate Passes School Mental Health Bill Sponsored By Local State Rep. Hammond

May 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Teachers could soon see mental health resources on their school IDs under a measure passed in the Illinois Senate. House Bill 3000, sponsored by local State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), will require all school districts [FULL STORY]

Streeter Pleads Not Guilty In $900,000 Theft Case

May 27, 2025 Ty Taylor

A New Windsor woman accused of stealing $900,000 during her time as a Rock Island County employee has pleaded not guilty in the case. 62-year-old Leisa Streeter entered a not guilty plea, waived her preliminary [FULL STORY]