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WRMJ Interview: Rockridge Standout Schwigen To Play D1 At WIU

July 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School standout senior multi-sport athlete Cullen Schwigen on Monday. Over the weekend, Schwigen (QB/LB) announced his commitment to play football at Western Illinois University. Schwigen is a two-time all-stater in [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man Arrested On Meth Charges

July 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man is facing meth charges in Mercer County following a weekend arrest. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, deputies took 56-year-old Brian Nelson into custody on Friday on multiple [FULL STORY]

Day Wants To Shine Positive Light On MerCo Following Challenging 2025-26 School Year

July 24, 2026 Ty Taylor

New Mercer County School District Deputy Superintendent Stacey Day says she wants to shine a positive light on the district as she takes over. Day, who is currently serving as acting superintendent of the district, [FULL STORY]

Aledo Aquatics Center Project Nearing Completion, No Opening Date Set Yet

July 23, 2026 Ty Taylor

As construction of the brand-new Aledo Aquatics Center nears completion, Aledo city officials say they’re unsure it will open this year. On Monday night, Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the project to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Aledo Grad Lower Entering 20th Season Leading Fulton, Brings Steamers To George Pratt Memorial Field Each Summer

July 22, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Fulton High School football coach Patrick Lower at George Pratt Memorial Field on Wednesday following a multi-team 11-on-11 event with Mercer County and ROWVA-Williamsfield. Lower, a 1994 Aledo High School graduate, is [FULL STORY]

Aledo Launching Youth Soccer Program This Fall

July 22, 2026 Ty Taylor

Aledo is launching a youth soccer program this fall. Registration for the first year of the program is open until Aug. 17. Practices are scheduled to begin in late August, and games will start in [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Free Tourniquet Training Event Thursday

July 21, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is holding a farm safety event this week. A tourniquet training is scheduled for Thursday at the Aledo Fire Station from 9-11 a.m. Attendees will learn from local paramedics how [FULL STORY]

Aledo Moving Forward With Downtown DMV Location

July 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

Just over a year after Aledo’s driver services facility closed its doors, the city is moving forward with a new location. An intergovernmental agreement between the City of Aledo and the Illinois Secretary of State [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Swanson’s Illinois National Guard Recruitment Bill Signed Into Law

July 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

A bill sponsored by local State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) that aims to fortify recruitment to the Illinois National Guard was signed into law last week. Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Illinois) signed Senate Bill 3818, which [FULL STORY]

Eldridge Man Arrested On Meth Charges In Mercer County

July 20, 2026 Ty Taylor

An Eldridge man is facing meth charges in Mercer County following a weekend arrest. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, deputies took 31-year-old Ryan Speirs into custody following a traffic stop on [FULL STORY]