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Local Girls Basketball Sub-Sectional Seeds Released

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) released sub-sectional seeds for the upcoming girls basketball state series Thursday. Riverdale earned the No. 1 seed in the local 2A sub-sectional, which splits 11 teams into two regionals. [FULL STORY]

Case Proceeds Against Mercer County Superintendent, Farquer Returns To Court Next Month

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

Mercer County School District Superintendent Tim Farquer will be back in court again next month. Farquer appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court on Thursday for a motion hearing, where a judge granted his defense’s motion [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Competing At IHSA Competitive Cheer State Finals This Weekend

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge High School competitive cheer team is competing at the IHSA State Finals this weekend. The Rockets finished fifth at the IHSA 1A Dundee-Crown Sectional to advance. WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School junior [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Volkert Becomes First-Ever Sherrard 4-Time All-State Choir Selection

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior Mackenzie Volkert for the High School Spotlight on Thursday. Volkert became the first-ever four-time all-state choir selection in Sherrard High School history this year. The Sherrard High School Sports Spotlight is presented by [FULL STORY]

Barbara Dixon – Services 2/7/26

February 5, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Barbara Dixon, 81 of Aledo, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her daughter’s home with her family by her side. Memorial services will be at 12 Noon, Saturday, February 7, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Falls To Farmington

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge fell to Farmington 64-58 on the road in girls basketball on Wednesday. Tatum Lowe led the Rockets with 20 points in the loss. Leah DeCook added 14 [FULL STORY]

Temps Rising To 50s Next Week, But Active Weather Possible Throughout February

February 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

It looks like a quiet start on the weather front as we begin February in Illinois. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 50s next week in the [FULL STORY]

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA girls basketball season on Wednesday. Abingdon-Avon (21-5) is No. 9 in 1A. Newman received votes in 1A, while Riverdale and Princeton each received [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Feb. 4, 2026

February 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest state rankings for the IHSA boys basketball season on Wednesday. Newman (25-1) is ranked No. 3 in 1A. Mendota received votes in the 2A poll. WRMJ will post [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Remains Confident In DMV Returning

February 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is still confident that a driver’s services facility will return. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch told WRMJ on Monday that the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has made multiple trips to the [FULL STORY]