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Tune In February 2nd!

January 31, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

WRMJ is proud to announce a brand new way to start your morning! It’s the Country Kickstart with Aaron Wayne starting Monday, February 2, on WRMJ and WRMJ.com. Check out the Country Kickstart Facebook page, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Sherrard Sweeps Orion, IHSA Football Practice Start Date Vote & Girls Basketball Postseason Outlook

January 31, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the show reacting to Friday’s 61-51 Sherrard win over Orion in boys basketball to take control of the TRAC West race. Then, they discuss the [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Sweeps Orion, Takes 2 Game Lead In TRAC West Race

January 31, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard completed a regular-season sweep of Orion with a 61-51 win on the road on Friday. The Chargers (18-7, 5-2 TRAC West) jumped out to their [FULL STORY]

Larry DeWayne Greer – Services 2/6/26

January 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Larry DeWayne Greer, 87 of Somonauk, IL, formerly of Aledo, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held on Friday, February 6, at Nelson [FULL STORY]

Year-Over-Year Unemployment Levels Up In All Local Counties

January 30, 2026 Ty Taylor

Year-over-year unemployment rates have risen in every local county compared to this time last year. Locally, the unemployment rate in Mercer County is 6.1%. The number is for December and compares to a 4.5% figure [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Runs Away From Sherrard, Clinches Share Of TRAC West Championship

January 30, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale never trailed in a 55-31 win over Sherrard in girls basketball on Thursday. The Rams (23-3, 8-0 TRAC West) outscored the Tigers 18-6 in the [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Justin Cook, State Farm

January 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Eric Hutchins talks with local State Farm agent, Justin Cook. They’ll discuss what’s new with the State Farm team, the most important piece of insurance you need with the right [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Justin Cook, State Farm

January 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Eric Hutchins talks with local State Farm agent, Justin Cook. Click here for today’s interview.

Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Application Window Now Open

January 30, 2026 Ty Taylor

The application period for the Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship is now open. One applicant will be awarded the John Sheriff-Dan Lloyd Memorial Scholarship and another applicant will be awarded the Steve and Marilynn [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Tiger Basketball A Family Affair For Sherrard’s Jones

January 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior boys basketball player Jackson Jones for the High School Sports Spotlight on Thursday. His dad, Mike, is an assistant coach for the program, and he plays on the varsity [FULL STORY]