Western Illinois Today

East Moline Man Charged Following Viola Crash

A Quad Cities man is facing charges following a crash into a residential lawn in Viola. It happened Tuesday off of U.S. 67, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. Michael Owen of East Moline was charged with driving…

Information Still Being Sought On Missing Aledo Teen

Local authorities continue to seek information on a missing child from Aledo. Her name is Malasha Melendez. She is 15 years old, 5’3″ and 160 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen by her mother…

Union Gets Out The ‘Giant Rat’ As Protests Continue Against County Board

The labor union representing Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, Highway Department, and Courthouse employees gets out the giant inflatable rat. They continue to demonstrate against the Mercer County Board as they seek a new labor contract says Local 150 spokesman Karl…

Two New Downtown Aledo Assistance Programs Unveiled This Week

The City of Aledo, Aledo Main Street and 353 Court hosting a launch event for two downtown business assistance programs. Business and property owners invited to the Mercer County VFW Wednesday at 5 p.m. The programs are aimed at providing…

$700,000 Investment Planned For Former Gun Report Storefront

The Aledo City Council learns a $700,000 investment will be made in the former Gun Report storefront. Aldermen approved a $150,000 TIF incentive for the project Monday night. Mayor Chris Hagloch spoke with WRMJ after the meeting.   Also Monday…

Steady Stream Of Early Voters At Mercer County Courthouse

Early voting has been strong in Mercer County. As of Monday morning, 142 Mercer County residents have cast ballots at the Mercer County Clerk’s office. Early voting began Sept. 24 and will continue through Nov. 2. County Clerk Sara Blaser…

Warm & Dry Weather For WRMJ Listening Area This Week

A warming trend for the WRMJ listening area this week and more dry weather. That’s meteorologist John Haase with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

15-Year-Old Missing From Aledo

A missing child reported from Aledo. Her name is Malasha Melendez. She is 15 years old, 5’3″ and 160 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen by her mother at their home in Aledo around…