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Sherrard Beats Alleman, Wins 11th Straight

February 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard won its 11th straight boys basketball game in a 60-47 victory over Alleman at Harry Hunt Gymnasium on Tuesday. The Tigers (18-4) trailed just once in the [FULL STORY]

Local U.S. Rep. Miller Questions Illinois Election Integrity

February 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local Republican congresswoman is slamming the Illinois State Board of Elections for what she calls a “dereliction of duty” in maintaining accurate voter rolls, criticizing the board’s decision to delay its response to a [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Lower Claims Regional Championship

February 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School sophomore wrestler Nate Lower for the High School Sports Spotlight on Tuesday. Lower won the Class 1A Riverdale Regional at 106 pounds on Saturday. He will take a 36-2 record [FULL STORY]

Aledo Aquatics Center Opening Pushed Back

February 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

The targeted opening for the new Aledo Aquatics Center has been pushed back a couple of months. Originally, the City of Aledo was hoping to open the Aquatics Center in May. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Scoreboard

February 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Scores from Monday’s local sports action are below. BOYS BASKETBALL Erie-Prophetstown 60 Kewanee 52 St. Bede 68 Bureau Valley 62 GIRLS BASKETBALL Riverdale 54 [FULL STORY]

Aledo High School Grad Selected To Division III Wrestling Hall Of Fame

February 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Aledo High School graduate had been named to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Hall of Fame. Clayton Rush was selected to be part of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) 2026 NCAA Division III [FULL STORY]

Ronald David Kerres – Private Graveside Services

February 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Ronald David Kerres, 92, a prominent Mercer County farmer and generous community supporter, passed away on Saturday, January 31, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Patricia Mae [FULL STORY]

These Sweeties Are Winners!

February 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

WRMJ and Ferg’s Public House in Aledo are pleased to announce the winners of the Show Us Your Sweetie contest.😍 Categories and Prizes: ❤️ Dating or married up to 5 years – $25 Ferg’s gift [FULL STORY]

Viola Verlee Kaufman – Services 2/4/26

February 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Viola Verlee Kaufman, 89 of Keithsburg, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. The funeral [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Better Together Fighting Rural Homelessness With ‘Night In A Car’ Friday

February 2, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local non-profit organization is holding its second annual homelessness simulation fundraiser this week to bring attention to people facing rural homelessness. Mercer County Better Together’s (MCBT) “Night in a Car” challenges people to form [FULL STORY]