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Aledo Man Arrested For Fleeing Traffic Stop On Bike, Meth Possession

November 6, 2025 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man is facing meth possession charges after he was arrested attempting to flee a traffic stop on a bicycle. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, 33-year-old Aerick Session was stopped [FULL STORY]

Aledo Boy & Girl Scouts Holding Food Drive Saturday

November 6, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Boy and Girl Scouts are holding a food drive to support local families this weekend. The “Scouting for Food Drive” takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Aledo Central [FULL STORY]

Carroll Richard Franks – Services 11/10/25

November 5, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Carroll Richard Franks, 88 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away at his home on Monday, November 3, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, November 10, at the Fippinger Funeral Home [FULL STORY]

Orion, Riverdale Advance To Volleyball Sectional Finals

November 5, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Orion and Riverdale each advanced to the Super 16 with wins in sectional semifinal volleyball games on Tuesday. At the 1A Abingdon-Avon Sectional, Orion (23-15) defeated [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Meeting With LRS Regarding Performance

November 5, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has a meeting scheduled with the company that handles garbage and recycling pickup for its residents to discuss their performance on Thursday. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Aledo City Administrator Mike [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sowards’ 5 TDs Lead Rockets To Second Round

November 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School junior running back and linebacker Thomas Sowards following the Rockets’ 56-12 win over Illini West in the first round of the 2A playoffs on Saturday. Sowards rushed for 166 [FULL STORY]

Shop Local At Aledo Main Street’s Early Bird Shopping Event This Saturday

November 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street Director Lindsey Dunn stopped by the WRMJ Studios to talk about this weekend’s annual Early Bird Shopping event, happening Saturday, November 8. Shoppers can enjoy special deals, giveaways, pop-up vendors, and prizes [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Superintendent’s Preliminary Hearing Continued To Next Week

November 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County School District Superintendent Tim Farquer’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, this time to next week. Farquer was scheduled to appear in Mercer County Circuit Court on Tuesday, but the State filed a [FULL STORY]

Mendota Advances To Boys Soccer State Finals

November 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. For the second straight year, Mendota will represent the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) in the IHSA Class 1A Boys Soccer State Finals. The Trojans (24-4-0) [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Superintendent Returns To Court Tuesday

November 4, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County School District Superintendent Tim Farquer is due back in court on Tuesday. On Oct. 20, Farquer’s preliminary hearing was continued to Nov. 4. Arguments from the prosecution and defense to establish probable cause [FULL STORY]