In the 14 counties within Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, Mercer County is ranked number one in terms of percentage of population receiving the COVID vaccine. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos shared that data Tuesday morning. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing…
With a side by side or UTV ordinance now in place for certain Mercer County roads, Sheriff Dusty Terrill says it’s now up to operators to abide by the regulations. That means proper permits and decals and also staying on…
A public hearing has been scheduled for the rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge golf course. The Zoning Board of Appeals has already approved the change, which would allow for a campground at the site. But an appeal has been…
Sherrard and Rockridge met in the first of two Three Rivers Athletic Conference baseball games Tuesday and the Tigers held on for the victory. In softball, Rockridge blanked Sherrard to remain unbeaten and United topped Macomb in non-conference play. …
The Mercer County Board approves an ordinance allowing for UTVs or side-by-sides on certain county roads. The speed limit will be 35 MPH for all vehicles on those sections. District 5 county board member Steve Moreland of Aledo is on…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with 1997 Sherrard High School grad Matt Foster Tuesday morning. He is promoting the Illinois Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at the New Windsor Rodeo Fairgrounds.
