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Two More Rockridge Community Meetings This Week

April 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District has scheduled two more community meetings for this week. The sessions are Monday at Illinois City Town Hall and Thursday at the Buffalo Prairie Masonic Lodge—both are from 6:30 to 8 [FULL STORY]

Plenty Of Contested Races On Tuesday’s Mercer County Ballot

April 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Tuesday’s ballot in Mercer County features five contested races for mayor and village president positions throughout the county. In Aledo, incumbent Chris Hagloch is being challenged by Ryan Maynard. In Keithsburg, incumbent Allen Henshaw is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: AD Applegate Bleeding Purple For Sherrard

April 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor was joined in studio Saturday morning by Sherrard Athletic Director Michael Applegate for the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:

Weaver Supportive Of Latest GOP Budget Proposal

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

More state budget talks in Springfield. Local State Senator Chuck Weaver details the latest Republican proposal, which he is supportive of. .The state has been operating without a budget for two years.

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 7.3 Percent

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is at 7.3 percent. The latest number is for February and represents a 1.3 percent improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Small Market Radio Life Featured On ESPN Docuseries

March 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of Brian Reusch’s role in the ESPN docuseries “We the Fans Section 250.” View trailer here.

Central Illinois Charity Care Case Could Impact Hospitals Statewide

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local taxing bodies and hospitals wanting clarity on what constitutes charity care will have to wait a bit longer, but one mayor hopes it will be worth the wait. It’s been ten years since the [FULL STORY]

Fyre Lake Golf Course Tax Objection Complaint Moves Through Mercer County Circuit Court

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

A 2014 tax objection complaint is winding its way through Mercer County Circuit Court. The owners of Fyre Lake Golf Course allege their assessments are excessive and they’re asking the court to refund any taxes [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Behn & Tiger Softball Making Some Noise Early

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard softball player Courtney Behn this morning. The senior 1st baseman/pitcher has clubbed two home runs already this season for the 4 and 1 Tigers.

Traffic Stop In Mercer County Leads To Meth Charges Against QC Man

March 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

A traffic stop in Mercer County leads to methamphetamine charges against a Quad City man. Justin R. Davis of Davenport was pulled over by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies on U.S. 67. He was cited for [FULL STORY]