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IHSA Wrestling State Finals Day 3: Newman’s Near Wins State Title

February 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

Monte Smith is filing in-depth reports from the IHSA Wrestling State Finals for WRMJ. His complete recap of all the TRAC representatives from Day 2 is below. Landon Near dominates Augustus Swanson 7-0 in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: IHSA Boys Basketball Postseason Is Here, Wrestling State Finals Check-In, & New Orion Football Coach Matt McClean

February 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the show discussing the IHSA wrestling state finals, recapping the regional week of IHSA girls basketball, and looking ahead to the IHSA boys basketball postseason, which tips [FULL STORY]

McPeek Scores 1,000th Point In MerCo Win Over United

February 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County junior Brady McPeek scored his 1,000th career point in the Golden Eagles’ 41-29 win over United on Friday. McPeek scored a game-high 17 points [FULL STORY]

IHSA Wrestling State Finals Day 2: Swanson-Near To Battle In All-TRAC State Title Match, Etheridge Advances To Championship Round

February 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

Monte Smith is filing in-depth reports from the IHSA Wrestling State Finals for WRMJ. His complete recap of all the TRAC representatives from Day 2 is below. Augustus Swanson and Landon Near set up a [FULL STORY]

Local State Sen. Anderson Pushes To Outlaw Abortion, Loses Republican Leadership Spots

February 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local Illinois lawmaker pushing to end abortions in the state has stepped down from Illinois Senate GOP leadership. State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) filed a bill that would define preborn children at any stage [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Beats Sherrard, Wins 3rd Straight Regional Championship

February 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale pulled away from Sherrard in the second half to win its third straight girls’ basketball regional championship, 39-23, in Port Byron on Thursday. With the [FULL STORY]

Darren Bailey, Republican State Rep. Candidate Josh Higgins Campaigning In Aledo Saturday

February 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate is making a campaign stop in Aledo this weekend ahead of next month’s primary election. Darren Bailey will be holding a campaign event at Cheers on Main from noon to [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Strength Coach Adams Named Illinois Coach Of The Year

February 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School’s strength and conditioning coach is being honored by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). Brian Adams was named the Great Lakes State Coach of the Year for Illinois earlier this [FULL STORY]

IHSA Wrestling State Finals Day 1: Morford Advances To Semis

February 19, 2026 Ty Taylor

Monte Smith is filing in-depth reports from the IHSA Wrestling State Finals for WRMJ. His complete recap of all the TRAC representatives from Day 1 is below. 106 Nate Lower (Rockridge) winner by fall [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Scoreboard

February 19, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. A look at local sports results from Wednesday is below. BOYS BASKETBALL Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament Abingdon-Avon 61 Galva 48 (championship) Annawan 60 Bureau Valley [FULL STORY]