Local State Senator Chuck Weaver looking forward to his new role involving education in Illinois. And as far as a budget deal, still a long way to go says Weaver. Weaver represents Mercer County in the State Senate.
Weaver Talks Education & Budget
911 Hang-Up Leads To Domestic Battery Arrest In Rural Sherrard
A 911 hang-up call leads to a weekend domestic battery arrest in rural Sherrard. Elizabeth Hazen was taken into custody Sunday. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and New Windsor Police Department were involved in the investigation.
Illinois Hunters Take 141 Bobcats In 2016-17 Season, But None In Local Counties
Hunters and trappers took a preliminary total of 141 bobcats during the 2016-17 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season, but none in the local counties of Mercer, Rock Island, Warren, Henderson and Knox. More than 6,400 people applied for 500…
Medicaid Reimbursements Lagging For GMC Aledo
Even without a state budget, local health care providers are still being paid—but Medicaid reimbursements are lagging as much as four months now says Genesis Medical Center Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski and he says that’s tough on cash flow. State…
WRMJ Interview: Marx Talks Youth Basketball Brawl Column
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Moline Dispatch-Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx last week. Marx penned a column detailing a brawl at a 6th grade youth basketball game.
Rockridge Wrestling: Celebrating Perfection 30-Years Later
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Greg Lane last week. Lane was a member of the 1987 Rockridge wrestling team that finished the season as Class 1A state champs with a perfect 26-0 dual meet record.