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Saturday Sports: Sherrard, MerCo & Rockridge Pick Up IHMVCU Shootout Wins

January 12, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard, Mercer County and Rockridge all picked up wins as part of the annual Illinois vs Iowa IHMVCU Shootout on Saturday. Sherrard defeated Calamus-Wheatland 64-40. The [FULL STORY]

Local State Sen. Anderson’s Annual Valentine’s For Seniors Card Drive Underway

January 12, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local state senator is inviting the public to participate in his annual Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive. State Sen. Neil Anderson’s (R-Andalusia) initiative is underway and runs through Feb. 6. He encourages individuals, families, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Big Week Of TRAC Basketball & Jay Hatch Talks 600 Wins

January 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the program reacting to a big week in the TRAC West girls and boys basketball conference races. Then, Riverdale High School girls basketball coach Jay [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Holds On Late To Pick Up Conference Road Win At Riverdale

January 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County snapped a four-game losing streak with a 59-51 conference win over Riverdale on the road Friday. The Golden Eagles (9-7, 3-1 TRAC West) led [FULL STORY]

Mental Health In Schools Bill Sponsored By Local State Rep. Hammond Goes Into Effect

January 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Legislation sponsored by a local state representative to provide easier access to mental health crisis resources in schools has officially become law. State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) sponsored House Bill 3000, which passed both chambers with bipartisan [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: 100 Wins & Counting For Mercer County Wrestling Standout Burns

January 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior wrestler Eli Burns for the High School Sports Spotlight this week. Burns won his 100th career match at Abe’s Rumble in Springfield last week. The Mercer County High School Sports [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Picks Up Road Win Over Mercer County

January 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard defeated Mercer County 49-38 in girls basketball in Aledo on Thursday. The Tigers led for a majority of the night, but had their lead trimmed [FULL STORY]

New Windsor Woman’s Rock Island County Theft Case Continued To Next Month

January 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

A New Windsor woman accused of stealing $900,000 during her time as a Rock Island County employee has had her case continued to next month. 62-year-old Leisa Streeter appeared in Rock Island County Court for [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Elsbury Looking For Strong Finish To Senior Season

January 8, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior girls basketball player Adalynn Elsbury for the High School Sports Spotlight on Thursday. Elsbury is the Tigers’ leading scorer. The Sherrard High School Sports Spotlight is presented by Zimmerman Honda and COUNTRY [FULL STORY]

West Hancock Beats Mercer County

January 8, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. West Hancock won its 12th straight game in a 55-34 decision over Mercer County in boys basketball on Wednesday. The Titans (13-3), ranked No. 6 in [FULL STORY]