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Rockridge Competing At IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals This Weekend

January 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

For the second time in school history, Rockridge High School will be competing in the IHSA Competitive Dance State Finals this weekend. Rockridge finished fifth at the Geneva Sectional on Saturday. The top six teams [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Beats West Central

January 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County snapped a three-game losing streak with a 73-56 road win over West Central in boys basketball on Wednesday. The Golden Eagles evened up their [FULL STORY]

U.S. Rep. Sorensen Opposes Greenland Acquisition

January 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local Illinois Congressman is making his stance clear on a United States takeover of Greenland. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Illinois), who serves on the armed services committee that oversees funding for the Department of War, [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA boys basketball season on Wednesday. Locally, Sherrard (16-4) received votes in the 2A Poll. Newman (23-0) is ranked No. 2 in 1A. WRMJ [FULL STORY]

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 28, 2026

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA girls basketball season on Wednesday. Abingdon-Avon (17-5) is No. 7 in 1A. WRMJ will post the polls each week. WRMJ’s Ty Taylor is [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Mercer County Pep Band Makes Top-Notch Environment

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior pep band member Ailye Edwards for the High School Spotlight. Mercer County’s pep band plays at home boys and girls basketball games. The Mercer County High School Sports Spotlight is [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Women In Ag Mental Health Event Thursday

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is joining forces with six other county farm bureaus to host a mental health event for women in agriculture on Thursday. The event is called “Strong Enough to Bend: Turning [FULL STORY]

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Ryan – Services 1/31/26

January 28, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Kathleen “Kathy” Ryan, 77 of Lakewood, California, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, peacefully at her home. On Friday, January 30, Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 5 p.m. at Fippinger Funeral Home in [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Hawk Ready For Competitive Dance State Finals Experience

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior competitive dance team member Molly Hawk for the High School Sports Spotlight on Tuesday. Rockridge advanced to the IHSA State Finals in competitive dance for the second time in [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Girls Basketball Ties School Record With 21st Win

January 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County erased a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit and held on in the final seconds to beat St. Bede 45-44 at home in girls basketball on Tuesday. [FULL STORY]