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Local State Sen. Anderson Introduces SNAP Reform Legislation

January 22, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local state senator has introduced legislation that aims to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Illinois. State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) is sponsoring Senate Bill 2908, which would require the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA boys basketball season on Wednesday. Newman (22-0) represents the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) in the 1A poll at No. 3. WRMJ will [FULL STORY]

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA girls basketball season on Wednesday. Abingdon-Avon (16-5) is No. 7 in 1A. WRMJ will post the polls each week. WRMJ’s Ty Taylor is [FULL STORY]

Matherville Man Facing 10 Felony Child Sex Abuse Counts Released On GPS Tracking, Returns To Court In March

January 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Matherville man facing child sexual abuse charges has been released from custody on GPS tracking and will return to court in March. 24-year-old Bryce Berhenke was arrested in November and charged with five Class [FULL STORY]

Illini West Beats Shorthanded Mercer County

January 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County fell on the road to Illini West 59-32 in boys basketball on Tuesday. The Chargers led 17-5 at the end of the first quarter [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Co-Hosting Women In Ag Mental Health Event Next Week

January 21, 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 next week. The event is called “Strong Enough to Bend: Turning [FULL STORY]

Case Against Mercer County School District IT Worker Continues

January 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County School District IT worker facing charges of illegally accessing students’ medical records will return to court in March. 41-year-old Amberly Norton appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court on Tuesday for a pretrial [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Picks Up Marquee Win Over Dunlap

January 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard scored the final four points of the game to beat Dunlap 57-53 at Wharton Field House in Moline on Monday afternoon. The Tigers (15-4) trailed [FULL STORY]

Local Non-Profit Finding Success Fighting Rural Homelessness

January 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local non-profit organization is finding success in fighting local rural homelessness. Mercer County Better Together (MCBT) administers the Mercer County Emergency Housing Fund, which provides support to area residents who lack stable housing. Since [FULL STORY]

Thomas A. Bischoff – Services 1/21/26

January 19, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Thomas A. Bischoff, 76 of New Windsor, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, January 16, 2026. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, at [FULL STORY]