In his speech to the General Assembly, Wednesday Rauner again called upon lawmakers to balance the calls for tax increases with reforms that would signal to businesses that Illinois is a place they can thrive. Rauner said that, had the…
Area Farmers Continue With Efforts To Replenish Food Banks
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 and Whiteside Counties, including New…
High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Bailey Cracks Varsity Line-Up, Makes State
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
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 Aledo Main Street and the…
New Boston Teen Pleads Guilty To Meth Charge, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison
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 yesterday in Mercer County Circuit…
Eagles Rally For Senior Night Win
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 LTC play Princeville topped United…