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Business Spotlight – EVS Mobile Repair
On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bobby Rumberg of EVS Mobile Repair in Rock Island. Click here to listen.
Month: June 2025
Business Spotlight
Business Spotlight – EVS Mobile Repair
On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bobby Rumberg of EVS Mobile Repair in Rock Island. They will talk about the dealer level software that EVS Mobile Repair offers for large equipment and [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Ernest Edward Shoemaker – Services 6/28/25
Ernest Edward Shoemaker, 84 of New Boston, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Military Day, Music, And Memories: Henry County Fair Rocks Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. — The Henry County Fair is buzzing today with livestock shows, carnival fun, and a hometown concert atmosphere. Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ was on-site Thursday for Military Appreciation Day, honoring veterans and active-duty [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Sherrard Grad Tyson Schulte Returns To His Roots With Big Show At Henry County Fair
CAMBRIDGE, IL — It’s a full-circle moment for Tyson Schulte, who takes the stage tonight at the Henry County Fair as the opening act for country star David Nail. But for many in the crowd, [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Gerald Frank ‘Jerry’ Adams – Services 6/23/25
Gerald Frank “Jerry” Adams, 80 of Viola, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife, Susie, and children, Julie Weckel and Mark Adams. Visitation will be from 3 to [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Main Street Announces Awning/Signage Grant For Downtown Businesses
Aledo Main Street is announcing a new grant program designed to help downtown Aledo businesses with costs related to signage and awnings. The application period for the Awning/Signage Grant is open through August 15. Businesses [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
15 TRAC West Players Named Softball All-Staters
The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) West Division had 15 representatives earn Class 2A all-state honors from the Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ICA) in 2025. Riverdale freshman catcher Brooklyn Peterson was named to the first [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
New Boston Man’s Drug-Induced Homicide Trial Begins Monday
A jury trial begins on Monday for a New Boston man facing drug-induced homicide and methamphetamine delivery charges. 43-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall is facing a Class X felony count of drug-induced homicide and two Class [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Man’s Attempted Murder Case Continued To July
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 July 21. The delay [FULL STORY]