The threat of severe weather in play for the WRMJ listening area for Tuesday. Meteorologist Justin Schultz is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early this morning.
Severe Weather Possible Tuesday
Western Illinois Today
Hammond Enjoying Office & Progress In Aledo
Local State Rep. Norine Hammond likes the progress in downtown Aledo. She now shares a sattelite office with local State Senator Neil Anderson in the Button Building. Hammond and Anderson now represent Aledo in the Illinois General Assembly following the…
More Looser-Flake Funding Available
Another creative arts funding opportunity for Mercer County interests through the Looser-Flake Foundation. Kelly Thompson with the Quad Cities Community Foundation and Kyle McEwen with Mercer County Better Together are getting the word out. Information sessions are planned for April…
2023 Mercer County Final Multiplier Announced
Mercer County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve…
Russell Testifies Before Illinois House Committee, Continues To Bring Attention To Lyme Disease
A Mercer County youth speaks before an Illinois House Committee this week. Lauryn Russell addressing the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee regarding House Bill 4274. The legislation aims to develop guidelines for schools if a…
Aledo Central Park Plaza Project Begins Next Week
A multi-million dollar downtown project set to begin this month. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. The target completion date is November. The state funding for the project is a $3-million Rebuild Downtown and Main Street Grant from the Illinois…
More Attention For Aledo Movie
An independent film that was shot in Aledo will be showcased at the Phoenix Film Festival. The dates are this Friday and Saturday and then next Wednesday. The screening will also include a “Q and A” session with Suzy Bogguss,…
Stakeholders To Meet And Discuss Mercer County Housing Insecurity
Following up on a topic WRMJ’s Focus brought you weeks ago, housing insecurity was discussed Wednesday Morning on the public affairs program. Krissy Dixon, Nurse Navigator for the Mercer County Health Department and Kyle McEwen, Executive Director of Mercer County…
$22,000 In Restitution Ordered In Aledo ID Theft Case
An Aledo man ordered to pay over $22,000 in restitution after being found guilty of three felony counts stemming from an identity theft investigation. 50-year-old Darrin C. Clawson was convicted during a one-day bench trial in January in Mercer County…
Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average
Mercer County’s unemployment rate at 6.9 percent. The number is for February and represents a three-point increase from the same period a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is also higher from year…