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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]

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]

Aledo Grad Lower Wins 100th Game

September 8, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Aledo High School graduate surpassed the 100-win milestone as a varsity football coach on Friday. 1994 Aledo High School grad Patrick Lower, who is the head football coach at Fulton High School, won his [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Week 3 TRAC Football Recap, Aledo Grad Pat Lower Wins 100th Game At Fulton

September 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the show reacting to another competitive week of games around the TRAC. Later in the show, Mercer County head coach Fred Lucas (29:53), Rockridge head [FULL STORY]

Week 3 High School Football Scoreboard

September 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Monmouth-Roseville outscored Mercer County 12-0 in the fourth quarter to break a 14-14 tie and win 26-14 at George Pratt Memorial Field on Friday. Landon Montroy [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Week 3 TRAC Football Preview & Picks With View From The West

September 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

Week 3 in the TRAC brings the final week of early-season crossover matchups, ahead of divisional play getting underway next week. With a forfeit win over Sherrard this week, Rockridge became the first team in [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Outlasts Rockridge In 3 Sets

September 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County remained undefeated in TRAC West volleyball play with a 2-1 win over Rockridge on the road on Thursday. The Golden Eagles (7-1, 2-0 TRAC [FULL STORY]

Milan Harvest Festival Kicks Off Friday

September 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Milan Harvest Festival is taking place this weekend. The event runs Friday through Monday at Camden Park in Milan. Some of the scheduled activities include a battle of local high school bands, including Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Week 3 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll

September 3, 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 2 of the high school football season on Wednesday night. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge FFA Celebrating New Greenhouse Later This Month

September 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge FFA Chapter is celebrating the opening of a new greenhouse later this month. Rockridge FFA is holding an Ag Showcase Supper at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Rockridge Ag Shop, which [FULL STORY]