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Alleman Scores Late To Beat Mercer County

May 19, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County surrendered two late runs to fall to Alleman 6-5 in baseball on Monday. The Golden Eagles (3-19) scored two runs in the top of [FULL STORY]

Positive Feedback At Aledo Youth Soccer Community Interest Meeting

May 19, 2026 Ty Taylor

There was a strong turnout at a community interest meeting last week in starting a youth soccer program in Aledo. The meeting was led by Aledo Parks and Recreation Superintendent Scott Earl, whose job responsibilities [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

ICA IHSA Softball Rankings – May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ICA) released its final state rankings of the season over the weekend. The TRAC West has two teams in the Class 2A rankings this week, with Riverdale (No. 4) and [FULL STORY]

Robert ‘Bob’ E. Slater – Graveside Service 5/21/26

May 18, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Robert “Bob” E. Slater, 86 of Milan, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21, at the Viola Cemetery. Memorial [FULL STORY]

Remembering Origins Of Mercer County High School Basketball Tournament More Than 100 Years Ago

May 18, 2026 Ty Taylor

Looking back at a county-wide high school basketball tournament that began more than 100 years ago. That’s what Mercer County High School boys basketball assistant coach Morgan Braucht is doing with research on the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Aledo Woman Pleads Guilty To Multiple Meth Charges, Sentencing Pending Drug Court Completion

May 18, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Aledo woman has pleaded guilty to two felony meth-related charges. 33-year-old Emily Colson pleaded guilty to Class X felonies of methamphetamine delivery and possession of methamphetamine in Mercer County Circuit Court last week. The [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: Rockridge Baseball Sets Single Season Wins Record With 24th

May 18, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge set a new school record with its 24th baseball win of the season on Saturday. The Rockets (24-7) defeated Quincy 13-1. The single-season wins record [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Mercer County Basketball Tournament History With Morgan Braucht

May 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the show recapping the girls sectional and boys TRAC conference track and field results, and previewing the upcoming IHSA softball postseason. Then, Mercer County High [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Wins Boys TRAC Track & Field Championship

May 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale claimed a conference championship in boys track and field, winning the boys Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) meet by 22 points in Erie on Friday. [FULL STORY]

Aledo’s 2026 Rhubarb Fest 3 Weeks Away

May 15, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 2026 Rhubarb Festival is three weeks away in Aledo. The event is June 5-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aledo’s Central Park and will include the traditional event schedule with bake sales, [FULL STORY]