Georgia A. Rader, 95 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Unity Point/Trinity in Rock Island, Illinois. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7…
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New Program On WRMJ
Listen at 9 a.m. daily as WRMJ brings you “RFD Today,” a program featuring WRMJ’s Jim Taylor. “RFD Today” is a one-hour program that offers important information of special interest to those of us in rural areas. If it concerns…
Taylor Honored By Illinois Coaches Association
The Illinois Coaches Association Softball has honored Jim Taylor with the group’s media Sportsperson of the Year Award. Taylor has broadcast every Rockridge postseason softball game on WRMJ, including all four state titles. He was nominated for the award by…
Bailey Makes Campaign Stop In Aledo
State Senator Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Governor, made a campaign stop in Aledo Wednesday night. Bailey spoke to supporters at Cheers On Main. He told WRMJ what separates him from the other candidates and what people have told him…
Ronald L. Schmidt – Services 6/13/22
Ronald L. Schmidt, 83 of Aledo, passed away June 8, 2022 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Monday, June 13, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation prior to services from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorials…
Carmen Maynard – Services 6/18/22
Carmen Maynard, 50 of Aledo, Illinois died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island after a brief illness. Cremation has been accorded. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 17, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. A memorial…
TRAC Announces All-Conference Softball & Baseball Teams
The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their All-Conference softball and baseball teams for the 2022 season. As expected, the conference and state champion Rockridge Rockets lead the way with first and second team performers. In baseball, co-champions Orion and Riverdale…
Rockets With Record Repeat!
The Rockridge Rockets became the first program to finish with back-to-back undefeated championship seasons with a 5-4, 11-inning win over Freeburg in the 2A title game at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria. A two-out RBI double by Keaton…
Donna M. Chapman Lee – Services 6/11/22
Donna M. Chapman Lee, 74 of Aledo, formerly of Stark County, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. A Celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, at Speer Funeral Home,…
Senior Spotlight – Jack Redlinger: Rockridge High School
Today’s Senior Spotlight features Jack Redlinger from Rockridge High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by the Porter-Hay Insurance Agency in Andalusia and Aledo and by Blackhawk Bank & Trust.