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Aledo DMV Closing June 11

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) location is set to close next month, according to the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. In a press release to WRMJ, the Secretary of State’s Office announced, “Unable [FULL STORY]

Chef Stephanie Godke Talks Rhubarb Fest Cook-Off

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Chef Stephanie Godke joined WRMJ’s Kia Winsor and Terry James in the studio this morning to share some yummy rhubarb goodies and talk about this year’s Rhubarb Fest Cook-Off, happening on Saturday, June 7. Listen [FULL STORY]

Public Hearing Next Month For Issuance Of Up To $4 Million In Bonds For Aledo Aquatics Center Project

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

A public hearing is set for next month regarding the City of Aledo’s issuance of up to $4,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the Aledo Aquatics Center project. At Monday’s Aledo City Council meeting, the [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man’s Attempted Murder Case Continued To Next Month

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man’s attempted murder case has been continued to next month. 22-year-old Brody Esp appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday for a pre-trial conference, where it was continued to June 16. The delay [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Walks Off Monmouth-Roseville To Start Postseason

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (14-17) opened the 2025 IHSA baseball postseason with a 1-0 walk-off win in eight innings over Monmouth-Roseville (8-22) at Northside Park in Aledo Monday. [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Lance Baker, United High School

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Presented by State Representative Dan Swanson Lance Baker is trading in his baseball glove and golf clubs for electrical tools as he graduates from United High School. A four-year athlete and standout teammate, Lance has [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FFA’s Community Involvement Leads To Statewide Recognition

May 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Dedicated community involvement leads to the Mercer County FFA Chapter being recognized by the Illinois Farm Bureau. The chapter was named the Section 4 winner in the 2024-25 Harvest for All competition last week. It’s [FULL STORY]

Preliminary Hearing Next Week In Rock Island County Theft/Embezzlement Case

May 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

A preliminary hearing has been set in a nearly $1,000,000 Rock Island County theft case. 62-year-old Leisa Streeter of New Windsor will appear in Rock Island County Court on Tuesday, May 27, for a preliminary [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

ICA IHSA Softball Rankings – May 18, 2025

May 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

The TRAC West has three teams in the final Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ICA) Class 2A rankings this week, with Riverdale (No. 6), Rockridge (No. 7), and Sherrard (No. 18). In 1A locally, West Central [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Kyran Ballard, Sherrard High School

May 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

Presented by Illinois State Representative Dan Swanson and Winsor Entertainment Kyran Ballard is graduating from Sherrard High School as more than just a student—he’s leaving as a performer, a leader, and a future educator inspired [FULL STORY]