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Area Farmers Continue With Efforts To Replenish Food Banks

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Farmers from five area counties continue with efforts to help feed those in need in the region. The Bushels for Hunger program has had great participation from grain producers in Mercer, Henry, Stark, Rock Island [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Bailey Cracks Varsity Line-Up, Makes State

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard junior Jarrett Bailey this morning. The 220-pounder cracked the Tigers varsity wrestling line-up this season and has advanced to state.

First ‘Pop Up Shops’ Successful For Aledo Main Street

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Button Building was back in business last weekend. The first ever “Pop Up Shops” were a success says Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. The “Pop Up Shops” is a joint project between [FULL STORY]

New Boston Teen Pleads Guilty To Meth Charge, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

A New Boston teen faces up to five years in prison when she is sentenced this spring on a methamphetamine charge. 19 year old Brittany Shoemaker entered an open plea to a Class 2 felony [FULL STORY]

Eagles Rally For Senior Night Win

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County trailed 12-1 to start the game but rallied to lead at halftime en route to a 59-44 senior night victory over West Central in Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball Tuesday night. In other [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Schmidt Gets Another Crack At State

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Collin Schmidt this morning. The 220 pound junior has qualified for the state wrestling meet for a second straight year.

White Supporting Seat Belts On School Bus Legislation

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing his support for new legislation requiring seat belts on school buses. White’s public stance comes just days after a school bus carrying the Teutopolis basketball team was [FULL STORY]

Halpin’s Bill Eliminates Statute Of Limitations On Certain Sex Crimes

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Newly elected State Representative Mike Halpin has introduced legislation aimed to eliminate the statute of limitations on various child sex crimes such as child pornography and attempted solicitation of a child. House Bill 744 would [FULL STORY]

Tigers Advance To Sectional Championship

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers are headed back to the sectional championship game for the first time since 2014 after beating Peoria Christian 53-29 at the Class 2A Rockridge Girls Sectional Monday night. The Tigers avenged a [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Facing Child Pornography Charges

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Federal child pornography charges have been filed against an Aledo man. 35 year old Joaquin Cook is in U.S. Marshals Service custody. The federal case against Cook was released last week. He has pleaded not [FULL STORY]