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Local Sports Scoreboard

September 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Scores from Wednesday’s local sports action are below. VOLLEYBALL Riverdale def. Morrison 25-21, 25-22 Putnam County def. Hall 25-18, 23-25, 25-21 Rock Falls def. Bureau Valley 22-25, [FULL STORY]

Week 4 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll

September 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

State rankings are presented by Boswell Construction; call or text 309-574-0023. Illinois Media, formerly the Associated Press (AP), released its state rankings heading into Week 4 of the high school football season on Wednesday night. [FULL STORY]

Charges Dismissed Against Mercer County School District IT Workers

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Criminal charges against the two Mercer County School District IT workers who were arrested along with Superintendent Tim Farquer have been dismissed. Court records indicate the prosecution filed a motion to dismiss all charges against [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: MerCo Cross Country Standout Millar Off To Another Strong Start

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School junior cross country runner Emalyn Millar for the High School Sports Spotlight on Wednesday. Millar is a two-time state qualifier for the Golden Eagles and has been a medalist in [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Facing Homicide Charges Following Mercer County Death Investigation

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

A rural Aledo man is facing homicide charges following an investigation into the death of a man at a residence near Matherville on Tuesday, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Formal charges against 31-year-old [FULL STORY]

Riverdale Hands Mercer County First Conference Loss

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale defeated Mercer County in three sets on Tuesday to remain unbeaten in TRAC West play. The Rams (9-5, 3-0 TRAC West) took the match 25-22, [FULL STORY]

Aledo Aquatics Center Not Opening In 2026

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

The new Aledo Aquatics Center will not open in 2026. Aledo city officials confirmed with WRMJ on Tuesday the facility would not open to the public this year, but declined further comment. Originally, Aledo city [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Death Investigation Underway

September 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a man at a residence in rural Aledo near Matherville. According to a press release from the sheriff’s department, deputies were called to the residence [FULL STORY]

Renee J. Forber – Services 9/12/26

September 8, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Renee J. Forber, 85 of Aledo, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Cremation rites are accorded with Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, [FULL STORY]

Judy’s Family Cafe Holding Soft Opening Wednesday In Aledo

September 8, 2026 Ty Taylor

Judy’s Family Café is set to open its doors in Aledo later this week, ahead of a grand opening of the restaurant later this month. In a social media post over the weekend, owner Judy [FULL STORY]