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Classic Game Of The Game Week Returns Thursday

October 3, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s “Classic Game of the Week” returns on Thursday nights at 7 leading up to this year’s high school football playoffs. The first broadcast will be the 2012 second-round playoff game when Mercer County hosted [FULL STORY]

Art On Display In Aledo

September 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

The inaugural Student Art Gala is Saturday, Sept. 23, in downtown Aledo. Aledo Main Street Director Lindsey Dunn and artist and teacher Maya Balmer came by the WRMJ studios to talk about the event being [FULL STORY]

Colin’s Corner: Cheer For The Golden Eagles

September 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School Cheerleaders Grace Gillespie, Magge Hillman, and Madi Fleischman join Colin Mellgren in the studio.

Farm Safety Week Underway

September 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

September 17th through the 23rd has been designated Farm Safety Week across the nation and Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Jenna Preston is reminding us of how dangerous harvest season can be. WRMJ and our [FULL STORY]

Colin’s Corner: Pigskin Party In The Studio

September 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Colin’s Corner returned to our downtown studios Wednesday. Joining Colin Mellgren are Mercer County football players Peyton Coppola, William Fredrickson, Ian Willits, and Colby Cox.

Coach Glen Cook Performs In Studio

September 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge Public Address Announcer Coach Glen Cook stopped by the WRMJ studios and revealed his hidden talent of playing the trumpet! Coach said he used to play for visitors to the Rock Island Moose Lodge. [FULL STORY]

Attention Fans: The Spotlight Is On You Friday Nights

September 4, 2023 Ty Taylor

As Mercer County, Sherrard, Orion, and Rockridge face their weekly opponents – take a selfie wherever you are listening and share it with WRMJ! Show us the fun you are having across Western Illinois watching [FULL STORY]

Special Edition Business Spotlight – Brittney Mills With Mel Foster

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today, WRMJ will air a special edition of the Business Spotlight featuring Brittney Mills with Mel Foster in Aledo. Click here to listen to the interview. Thank you for listening to our Business Spotlight interviews. [FULL STORY]

Send WRMJ A Text!

August 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Reach WRMJ anytime! Here’s how: Our text line is 309-603-1023. Our main number is 309-582-5666. Our fax number is 309-582-5667. Our request line is 309-582-5626. We are always here for our community!

WRMJ Will Broadcast State-Bound Rockridge Softball!

June 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

Listen to WRMJ for coverage of the Class 2A State Softball Semifinal game as Rockridge meets Effingham St. Anthony on Friday at the Louisville Slugger Complex in Peoria. Join Ty Taylor and Glen Cook at [FULL STORY]