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Western Illinois Today
Golden Eagle Wrestling Team Advances To State Finals
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jeremy Finch, Jon Ricke, Preston Adams and Matthew Weeks following Mercer County's 33-28 … [MORE]
Village Of Sherrard Remains Under Boil Order
The Village of Sherrard remains under a boil order through Wednesday (February 22nd). The problem is due to water line repairs. … [MORE]
Mercer County Pep Band To Perform At Girls State Tournament
The Mercer County Golden Eagles pep band will perform at the IHSA Class 1A/2A girls basketball state tournament this weekend. They will … [MORE]
13 Year Prison Sentence Handed Down In Mercer County Sex Assault Case
A Little York man has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison in a Mercer County sex assault case. 25 year old Jonathan Gulick … [MORE]
Finch Discusses Dual Team Sectional
Mercer County is set to battle Sterling Newman at the 1A Dual Team Sectional at Oregon High School on Tuesday night. It's the second … [MORE]
United's Gavin Honored By The IHSA
A United High School senior among 26 student-athletes statewide to be named to the the Illinois High School Association's 2011/12 … [MORE]
State Runner-Up Nelson Talks With WRMJ At Welcome Home Celebration
State runner-up Zach Nelson spoke with WRMJ's John Hoscheidt at a welcome home celebration on Sunday. Nelson finished 2nd at 152 … [MORE]
Nelson Loses In Final Seconds In State Wrestling Finals
Referees don't allow escape in final seconds as Nelson suffers first loss [MORE]
Blackhawk Bank And Trust Donates $200,000 To Pratt Memorial Field Project
Today on the WRMJ Sportsline program, Blackhawk Bank and Trust announced a $200,000 gift for the Pratt Memorial Field project. WRMJ … [MORE]
Finch Discusses Nelson's Chance For A State Wrestling Title
Mercer County wrestling coach Jeremy Finch joined the WRMJ Sportsline this morning from the Class A Individual State Wrestling Meet in … [MORE]
Whiteman's Post Game Interview Following Rockets Loss To Monmouth-Roseville
Rockridge boys basketball coach Toby Whiteman spoke with WRMJ following Friday night's 70-58 loss to Monmouth-Roseville in the West … [MORE]
Announcement On Pratt Memorial Field Project This Weekend
An announcement will be made on the WRMJ Sportsline this weekend concerning the Pratt Memorial Field project. The program will air at … [MORE]
Doug Swanson's Post-Game Interview Following Tigers Loss To Eureka
Sherrard head coach Doug Swanson spoke with WRMJ last night following the Tiger's 49-46 loss to Eureka. Click here for … [MORE]
VanHoutte's Sentence Reduced To Seven Years
A new plea agreement entered in the case of former Orion football coach Jason VanHoutte. He pled guilty this afternoon in Rock Island … [MORE]
Engebretson Reflects On Coaching Career In WRMJ Interview
Tim Engebretson spoke with WRMJ this morning. He is stepping down as head football coach at United and former Warren High Schools after … [MORE]
VanHoutte Back For New Plea Deal Or New Trial Date
Former Orion football coach Jason VanHoutte returns to Rock Island County Circuit Court this week. A new plea agreement could be entered … [MORE]
Extension Offers Nursery School
The University of Illinois Extension is inviting gardners and landscapers to nursery school later this month. The all day session is … [MORE]
Rogalski Discusses Nursing Home Sale With Chamber
The Aledo Area Chamber of Commerce hears about Genesis Health System's intentions to purchase the Mercer County Nursing Home. Mercer … [MORE]
Additional Stream Of Prisoners Possible For Mercer County Jail
Although the new addition has been open at the Mercer County Jail since late November, renovations to the original cell block area are … [MORE]
Former Aledo Businessman Sues Group Of Developers
More legal troubles for a group of developers who had a couple of their projects foreclosed on by the former Country Bank. In his … [MORE]
Schilling Says GOP Nomination Remains Too Close To Call
Western Illinois Congressman Bobby Schilling says it's still too close to call on the GOP presidential nomination. He spoke to WRMJ … [MORE]
Local Livestock Judging Team Wins Iowa Beef Expo
A group of local youths claim the top prize at the Iowa Beef Expo. The Rock Island County 4H Livestock Judging Team won the event over … [MORE]
Crop Insurance Should Be Protected Under Farm Bill
The 2012 farm bill won't be resolved until after next November's general election, but Western Illinois Congressman Bobby … [MORE]
Local Schools Can Take Advantage Of Corporate Sponsors On Football Fields
The logo of that local business will be allowed on your local high school football field next season. It's common now to see the … [MORE]
Thieves Targeting Unlocked Cars In Aledo
The Aledo Police Department is investigating several incidents involving unlocked cars being entered. It is happening during night … [MORE]
Engebretson Resigning As Red Storm Football Coach
Tim Engebretson is ending his nineteen year coaching career at United and former Monmouth Warren High Schools. Engebretson submitted his … [MORE]
Mercer County Farm Bureau Co-Sponsors Women In Ag Conference Next Month
Twelve county farm bureaus in Western Illinois, including the Mercer County Farm Bureau, are teaming up to offer a Women in Agriculture … [MORE]
Boucher Says Some Tough Decisions Ahead For Mercer County School District
The Mercer County School District has been living within its means, but it's been tough as Unit 404 is now receving $1.3 million … [MORE]
New Boston Man Appears In Court In Animal Cruelty Case
A New Boston man has been arraigned in Mercer County Circuit Court on cruelty to animal charges. 49 year old Ricky LeRoy Bonjour was … [MORE]
Over 150,000 Old TV's Recycled In Western Illinois In 2011
A regional collection facility in Western Illinois took in over 150,000 old televisions last year and over 150,000 pounds of old paint. … [MORE] |
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