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WRMJ Sportsline: 2025-26 Basketball Wrap-Up, Brian Hutton Talks 2001 Sherrard Upset of Alleman 25 Years Later

February 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor recap Sherrard and Orion’s season-ending regional championship losses from Friday and look back at the season as WRMJ’s basketball coverage has come to a close. Then, [FULL STORY]

Sherrard & Orion Fall In Regional Final

February 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard and Orion each saw their seasons end in regional championship losses on Friday. Sherrard (22-8) fell to Farmington 72-62 in Farmington The Farmers (17-13) were [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Falls To Byron In Sweet 16

February 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale had its girls basketball season ended in a 60-34 loss to Byron in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in Mendota. The Rams (29-4) trailed just [FULL STORY]

Aledo Issues Boil Order For Parts Of Southeast Side Of City

February 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has issued a boil order for parts of the southeast side of town due to a water main break. Aledo Public Works identified a water main break on Southeast 12th Street [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Feb. 25, 2026

February 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its final state rankings for the IHSA boys basketball season on Wednesday. Newman remains ranked No.1 in 1A this week. Mendota received votes in the 2A poll. WRMJ will post [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Swanson Sponsoring AGS Legislation

February 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is sponsoring legislation that aims to direct the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to track cases of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) within counties and statewide. Swanson says the number [FULL STORY]

Sherrard & Orion Advance To Regional Finals, MerCo & Rockridge Upset Bids Fall Short

February 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard advanced to its fourth straight regional final with a 63-40 win over Monmouth-Roseville in the semifinals of the 2A Farmington Regional on Wednesday. The Tigers [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Jazz Band Teaming Up With 10 Of Soul Next Month

February 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County High School jazz band is collaborating with 10 of Soul for a joint concert next month. The performance takes place in the Mercer County High School Auditorium on March 28 at 7 [FULL STORY]

Darren Bailey Endorses Josh Higgins In Local Republican State Rep. Primary

February 25, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate is offering his endorsement to a challenger of longtime State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) in next month’s primary election. Speaking at a campaign event in Aledo on Saturday, Darren Bailey [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Advances To Sweet 16, Beats Winnebago

February 25, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale advanced to the IHSA 2A girls basketball Sweet 16 with a 51-39 win over Byron in the semifinal of the Mendota Sectional on Tuesday. The [FULL STORY]