Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continues to blast away at the President Trump lead health care bill. She delivered the Weekly Democratic Address on the issue last week. Bustos released a statement yesterday citing the Congressional Budget Office saying the…
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Domestic Troubles In Rural Viola Leads To Charges Against QC Man
A domestic troubles complaint in rural Viola leads to the arrest of a Rock Island man on multiple charges. Francis D. Alter was taken into custody yesterday for driving suspended, reckless driving, child endangerment, driving unsafe equipment and improper lane…
Class X Felony Meth Charge Filed Following Last Week’s Arrest In Matherville
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a Reynolds man taken into custody late last week by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. They were responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint in Matherville last Friday, which lead to the arrest of 37…
WRMJ Interview: Swanson Hoping For Another Big Year For MCGE Girls Track
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County girls track coach Lara Swanson on Sunday. The Eagles have had several indoor meets already with the outdoor season set to open later this month.
City Of Aledo Issues Hard Water Notice
The City of Aledo has been experiencing some issues with their R/O system at the water treatment plant and, as a result, potable water is being produced with a high calcium content which may lead to hard water. Potable water…
Line & ‘Wacky Wade’ Continue To Rack Up Wins In Show Ring
A Seaton teenager continues to rack up wins on the livestock show circuit. Mercer County High School senior Dalton Line and “Wacky Wade” won Grand Champion Steer honors at the Illinois Beef Expo last month and took more honors this…
Federal Case Pushed To Next Month For Mercer County Child Porn Suspects
The federal case against two men arrested on child porn charges in Mercer County has been continued to next month. Pre-trial conferences for Aaron Beauchamp of Matherville and William Ashby of East Moline will be held April 5th at U.S.…
National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory For WRMJ Listening Area
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY. * TIMING… THIS EVENING THROUGH MONDAY. HEAVIEST SNOW RATES AND…
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: WQAD’s Randazzo Invests Love, Sweat & Tears (Of Joy) Into Job
WQAD Sports Director Matt Randazzo joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:
WRMJ Interview: Kelley Wants To Watch Son Play
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mike Kelley Friday night. He resigned as Sherrard basketball coach this week after three seasons in the position.