Operation Christmas Child packing parties are set for Nov. 13–14 in Geneseo. Learn how to volunteer, pack a shoebox, donate, and find local drop-off dates.
The IHSA is considering major changes to public and private school playoffs. Geneseo Athletic Director Joe Nichols weighs in on competitive balance, potential classification changes, and what the proposals could mean for local athletes.
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce honored five local businesses, organizations and community leaders at its 2026 Annual Dinner. Meet this year's award recipients.
Geneseo voters will fill nine local government seats in the April 2027 election. Learn which positions are up for election and what prospective candidates need to know.
Geneseo High School will honor veterans and active-duty military members at its annual Veterans Day assembly on November 11, featuring music, tributes and a guest speaker.
Illinois Open Meetings Act and FOIA deadlines can allow public meetings and votes to occur before requested records are released. Learn what the law requires and how it affects public access to information.
The deadline to register for the Geneseo Jingle Run 5K and guarantee a race T-shirt is November 12. The holiday race takes place December 12 at Richmond Hill.
Wings Academy's grand opening is Nov. 4 in Kewanee. The Henry-Stark special education school serves 27 students from eight districts, including Geneseo.
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Operation Christmas Child packing parties are set for Nov. 13–14 in Geneseo. Learn how to volunteer, pack a shoebox, donate, and find local drop-off dates.
Holly Barnhart has been named Volunteer of the Month at the food pantry, recognizing her dedication to helping local families and supporting the community.
Big changes could be coming to high school sports, local businesses are celebrating, and our local schools celebrate our veterans. It’s Friday November 6, 2026 and this is the State Street Newswire.
The IHSA is considering major changes to public and private school playoffs. Geneseo Athletic Director Joe Nichols weighs in on competitive balance, potential classification changes, and what the proposals could mean for local athletes.
The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce honored five local businesses, organizations and community leaders at its 2026 Annual Dinner. Meet this year's award recipients.
Geneseo voters will fill nine local government seats in the April 2027 election. Learn which positions are up for election and what prospective candidates need to know.
Geneseo High School will honor veterans and active-duty military members at its annual Veterans Day assembly on November 11, featuring music, tributes and a guest speaker.
Illinois Open Meetings Act and FOIA deadlines can allow public meetings and votes to occur before requested records are released. Learn what the law requires and how it affects public access to information.
The votes are in, a holiday 5K, a murder mystery, and reminders about vaccinations and yard waste. It’s Thursday November 5, 2026 and this is the State Street Newswire.
The deadline to register for the Geneseo Jingle Run 5K and guarantee a race T-shirt is November 12. The holiday race takes place December 12 at Richmond Hill.
Wings Academy's grand opening is Nov. 4 in Kewanee. The Henry-Stark special education school serves 27 students from eight districts, including Geneseo.
Hospital officials attribute much of the financial pressure to pension accounting adjustments, technology upgrades, physician recruitment, and staffing challenges, while substantial financial reserves continue to support long-term planning.
Geneseo's volleyball season may be over, but four Lady Leafs are closing out the year with Western Big 6 All-Conference honors.
Bill talks postseason cross country, volleyball and football. Hear it all from the coaches on this edition of the Maple Leaf Coaches Corner. Brought to you by: Hammond-Henry Hospital Sports Medicine
Seven members of the Geneseo Green Machine have earned Western Big 6 All-Conference honors for the 2026 season.
Did you get the feeling, as I did, that in the second half, Geneseo was closer to playing at Lombard Montini’s lofty level?
On Saturday, the Geneseo cross country teams traveled to Black Partridge Park in Metamora for the IHSA Class 2A Sectional.
Geneseo's varsity volleyball team closed out its 2026 season Tuesday night, falling to host Dunlap
The postseason is here and Bill talks Sweet 16 tennis, cross country sectionals, volleyball regionals, and the Green Machine rolling on. Right here on the Maple Coaches Corner! Brought to you by: Hammond-Henry Hospital Sports Medicine
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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
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Players conclude their 2026 season with “An Old-Fashioned Family Murder,” a murder-mystery/comedy by Joe DiPietro.
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.
Hidden Headlines
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.
