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Strawberry Rhubarbara: A Rhubarb Fest Collaboration Brewed With Aledo Creativity Available At Mercer Market

June 6, 2025 Ty Taylor

As Rhubarb Fest kicks off in Aledo, a fun, flavorful, and hyper-local collaboration is catching the attention of festivalgoers and beer lovers alike: Strawberry Rhubarbara, a new beer brewed by Bent River and available exclusively [FULL STORY]

MC Art Collective Bringing Art Back To Rhubarb Fest

June 6, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Art Collective is bringing art back to the Rhubarb Festival this year. On the lawn of the Northside Lofts, formerly the Aledo Junior High, participants will paint a 2-foot-by-2-foot square celebrating Rhubarb [FULL STORY]

Aledo Ready For 33rd Annual Rhubarb Fest

June 5, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is ready for the 2025 Rhubarb Festival this weekend. The event is Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aledo’s Central Park. This year’s festival will be the [FULL STORY]

Full Weekend Of Musical Entertainment Scheduled For Rhubarb Fest

June 5, 2025 Ty Taylor

Another full weekend of musical entertainment is planned for the 2025 Rhubarb Festival at Aledo’s Central Park Band Shell. It’s a mix of new and familiar acts across Friday and Saturday, says Band Shell organizer [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

FOCUS: Caring Through The Unknown: Alzheimer’s Association Highlights Early Signs And Support Tools

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

By Terry James – WRMJ Radio | June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month For many families in Mercer County and across the country, Alzheimer’s disease remains a heartbreaking and often confusing journey. But new tools, greater [FULL STORY]

National Weather Service Confirms EF1 Tornado Hit New Boston Tuesday

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

The National Weather Service is reporting that an EF1 tornado hit New Boston on Tuesday. An EF1 tornado is classified as a moderate tornado with wind speeds between 86-110 miles per hour. WQAD meteorologist Andrew [FULL STORY]

Case Continued To August For QC Area Woman Charged In Rural Sherrard Drug-Induced Death

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Quad Cities area woman charged in a rural Sherrard drug-induced death investigation is having her case continued to August. The Aug. 11 pre-trial conference was set for 53-year-old Susan McFalls of Colona, who appeared [FULL STORY]

FOCUS: Rhubarb Fest Ready To Bloom In Revitalized Aledo Market Plaza

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

Downtown Aledo is ready to welcome record crowds for Rhubarb Fest 2025, and this year’s celebration will look better than ever thanks to recent upgrades to Market Plaza. Mayor Chris Hagloch joined WRMJ’s “Mayor on [FULL STORY]

Storm Rips Through New Boston, Residents Share Photos

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

New Boston, Illinois — Severe weather rolled through Mercer County Tuesday evening, June 3, with New Boston experiencing high winds and reports of roof damage as the storm swept through the area just before 9 [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2025 All-Conference Softball Team

June 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference team for the 2025 softball season on Wednesday. The TRAC West’s first team was highlighted locally by three selections each from Rockridge and Sherrard. The Rockets [FULL STORY]