Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos expressing her opposition to the GOP replacement for Obamacare. She spoke on the House Floor yesterday. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to vote either today or tonight on the plan. President Trump strongly supports…
Toby Whiteman has resigned as head basketball coach at Rockridge. He compiled a 151-and-26 mark in six seasons with the Rockets, including two state appearances. Whiteman will continue to teach in the district.
Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the whereabouts of a wanted man. 25 year old Jakobe C. Benson is being sought on a burglary warrant. His last known address is Rock Island. If you have any information on…
Local State Senator Chuck Weaver applauds the work of Governor Bruce Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force. They issued their findings last month and Weaver says the report provides a great starting point for lawmakers. Henderson-Mercer-Knox-and-Warren Regional Superintendent of Schools Jodi…
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture hosting an open house for prospective students this week. The Director–Dr. Andrew Baker says the school offers a strong pathway to many different ag careers. The open house is this Friday starting at…
Local FFA chapters will be well represented at this weekend’s FFA State Proficiency Awards competition. The event is Saturday at the University of Illinois in Champaign and Nathan Flickinger of Rockridge will be there. He was a FFA District 1…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior shortstop Brandon Skovronski on Monday night. He opened the season with three hits and three RBI.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offering another local hunter education safety course. Allen Henshaw of Keithsburg has served as a certified IDNR instructor for many years. The latest two-day class is from Noon-to-5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at…
The Aledo City Council approves entering into an agreement with a realtor to sell the Button Building. The action taken last night says City Attorney Mark Walton. The property is appraised at $217,500.
The ongoing state budget stalemate is hurting the Mercer County Family Crisis Center in Aledo. The agency’s Marla Reynolds provided an update to the Aledo City Council on Monday night…. The Crisis Center is requesting a $5,000 contribution from the…
