An Aledo man found in contempt of court last fall will stand trial again next week. 43 year old Michael Paladino asked for a continuance and made several other oral motions, which were all denied by Judge Greg Chickris Tuesday…
A rural Aledo man has pleaded not guilty to a Class X felony count of aggravated battery to a child. 31 year old Robert Gates waived his preliminary hearing this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. A pre-trial conference is…
Another delay in the criminal case against Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher. He appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning where his attorney asked for a continuance. A new pre-trial conference is now set for February 25th.…
Much to digest at the local grain elevator. Within the last two weeks there has been an important USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Report and a phase one trade deal announced with China. Reaction from Big River Resources Steve…
The next Mercer County American Red Cross blood drive is Tuesday at the VFW. The Red Cross’ Laura McGuire says donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. The draw is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins…
What type of winter weather is in play for later in the week? Meteorologist Zach Uttech is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. Uttech speaking with WRMJ this morning.
An Illinois City man has been sentenced to eight years in prison on an aggravated DUI charge in Rock Island County. 47 year old William Gorham received the punishment late last week in Rock Island County Circuit Court after entering…
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of the woman arrested following a residential burglary complaint in rural Taylor Ridge. 34 year old Amber Summers of Taylor Ridge is being held on $1,000,000 bond charged with Class…
The Mercer County VFW stopping its meal service on Friday nights. The move is hopefully just temporary says Post Commander Ike Long, who spoke with WRMJ on Saturday. The VFW now has a generator and serves as a warming…
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department responds to a residential burglary in rural Taylor Ridge. Two individuals fled the scene Friday afternoon on foot with a female suspect chased down by a deputy and resisted arrest. During the struggle she…
