Hammond-Henry Hospital and Geneseo Police Department’s IMPACT partnership earns a 2026 ICAHN Innovation Award for its collaborative approach to mental health crisis response and community support.
Esref Onder, a senior at Geneseo High School and a resident of Colona, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Small plane crashes in a cornfield east of Geneseo, Illinois; pilot airlifted to Iowa hospital. Flight data, aircraft details, and the latest.
Devon Schaaf opened The Well Studio in Geneseo to offer restorative stretching and stress management in a calming space designed to help people slow down, breathe and reset.
A small plane crashed east of Geneseo near Route 6 and East 1700 Street on October 21. The pilot was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals as authorities investigate.
Newly obtained records reveal details of Kewanee’s proposed data center, including 10 megawatts of power, 20,000 gallons of diesel storage, projected jobs, environmental concerns, and unanswered questions.
Learn what Illinois parents should know about Faith’s Law, including student safety, school employee conduct, volunteer responsibilities, background checks, and parental notification requirements.
Hammond-Henry Hospital's board approved a $998,953 property tax levy request for 2026, a nearly 5% increase. The levy has risen 27.6% since 2021.
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Members of RutabagA Art Studio & Gallery will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, offering candy and family-friendly fun from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 108 North State Street in downtown Geneseo.
Hammond-Henry Hospital and Geneseo Police Department’s IMPACT partnership earns a 2026 ICAHN Innovation Award for its collaborative approach to mental health crisis response and community support.
Esref Onder, a senior at Geneseo High School and a resident of Colona, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
A new place to relax, a plane crash east of town, and Henry County working to reconnect. Plus, playoff football is coming to Bob Reade Field, and you'd better bring cash. It’s Friday, October 23, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Henry County is moving forward with plans to replace a storm-damaged communications tower after rejecting initial construction bids. Learn more about the project and next steps.
Small plane crashes in a cornfield east of Geneseo, Illinois; pilot airlifted to Iowa hospital. Flight data, aircraft details, and the latest.
Devon Schaaf opened The Well Studio in Geneseo to offer restorative stretching and stress management in a calming space designed to help people slow down, breathe and reset.
A festive tree farm opens next month, more tax season news, and a law you may never heard of. It’s Thursday October 22, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
A small plane crashed east of Geneseo near Route 6 and East 1700 Street on October 21. The pilot was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals as authorities investigate.
Newly obtained records reveal details of Kewanee’s proposed data center, including 10 megawatts of power, 20,000 gallons of diesel storage, projected jobs, environmental concerns, and unanswered questions.
Learn what Illinois parents should know about Faith’s Law, including student safety, school employee conduct, volunteer responsibilities, background checks, and parental notification requirements.
Hammond-Henry Hospital's board approved a $998,953 property tax levy request for 2026, a nearly 5% increase. The levy has risen 27.6% since 2021.
Geneseo's Kendyl Wassenhove and Stella Smith wrapped up their run at the IHSA Class 1A Girls Tennis State Tournament on Friday
The Lady Leafs made it three wins in four days Thursday evening, turning away visiting Sherrard in a 2-0 shutout win.
Geneseo's girls tennis opened competition Thursday at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament, with one doubles team advancing through the first two rounds of championship play.
The Maple Leafs soccer team saw its season come to an end Tuesday evening, falling 5-1 to Peoria Richwoods.
It wasn't an easy Tuesday night for the Geneseo varsity volleyball team, but the Lady Leafs found a way to get the job done, taking down Moline 2-0 on the road.
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Farm & Field
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announces $1.8 million in Local Food Infrastructure Grants to support farmers, food businesses and nonprofits. Applications open Nov. 2, 2026, with funding available for equipment, storage and food processing projects.
Geneseo High School will host approximately 80 FFA members from 20 to 30 schools on Oct. 28 for District 1 Career Development Events in agricultural education, sales, and job interviewing.
Creative Currents
Richmond Hill Players opens Donald Margulies’ drama Collected Stories Oct. 1 at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre in Geneseo.
Karen Vroman is shown with some of her watercolor art work, “Quilts and Watercolor,” that is featured this month at RutabagA Studio & Gallery at 108 North State St. in downtown Geneseo.
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Players continue the 2026 season with “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a comedy by Steve Martin.
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The towns of Richmond and Morristown were once the centers for Henry County’s government.
ummertime brings longer hours of daylight allowing more time for outdoor activities. The citizens of Geneseo have always enjoyed taking advantage of these longer daylight hours to take part in activities outside of their homes. They would attend or take part in parades, circuses, baseball, softball, summer fairs and local festivals.
Have you ever wondered what the history was behind the little building at the corner of South State Street and North Street here in Geneseo.
