The Mercer County unemployment rate at 7.2 percent. The number is for August and is three-percent higher than the same period a year ago. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, unemployment is also up from year over year…
The Mercer County Health Department has announced eight additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 135 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 40’s, one male in his 50’s, two males in their 60’s,…
Construction continues on a new baseball diamond at Aledo’s Northside Park. That makes Mercer County head baseball coach Jacob Harrison happy. This week, the Aledo Park District approved a $13,400 proposal from Bush Sports Turf for seeding the new…
Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher has contracted COVID-19. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning. Boucher hopes to return to the office by next Thursday, October 1.
Ameren Illinois and MidAmerican Energy among the utilities in Illinois promising not to shut off the power. The Illinois Commerce Commission this week said several power, gas, and water companies across the state have agreed to continue their moratorium on…
The Aledo City Council moving forward with a solar panel ordinance. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser details the measure. The city also hopes to access additional grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation ITEP program says Mayor…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Illinois High School Glory Days creator Dave Nanninga Tuesday afternoon. Nanninga made a swing through Mercer County this past summer; making stops in New Windsor, Viola, Alexis and North Henderson.
Why can’t the IHSA just play? And why do they need permission from the Governor? That’s two common questions IHSA executive director Craig Anderson gets frequently. And what about a legislative push to pressure the Governor to change his…
A Mercer County student wins grand champion honors at the Junior Livestock Show held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds last weekend. 10-year old Reese Marlow showed the grand champion doe at the meat goat show. She is a 5th grader…
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department looking for a new meal provider for inmates at the jail. Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the provider must be able to prepare 102 meals, three times a day. There is no daily minimum and…
