Blackhawk Bank & Trust plans to acquire Liberty Trust & Savings Bank, bringing together two longtime community banking institutions.
Store director Crystal Jagers says the Oakwood Avenue conversion will add a service meat case, fresh-cut fruit, meat trays, and 5,000 new items.
Illinois is making $240 million available for heating costs this winter. Priority applications start October 1; here's who qualifies and how to apply locally.
Geneseo High School is launching a Trades Interest Group to connect students with employers, unions, technical colleges, apprenticeships, and workforce career opportunities.
You don’t have to run for office to have a voice in what happens in Geneseo. From attending a City Council meeting to contacting an alderman, serving on a board or simply following an issue before a vote, there are several ways residents can take part in local government.
Sugar Maple Golf Club celebrates the 2026 Ladies Golf League winners, recognizing this season’s top finishes and accomplishments on the course.
Fields of Faith 2026 brings students and the community together at Geneseo High School for an evening of faith, fellowship, and inspiration.
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Blackhawk Bank & Trust plans to acquire Liberty Trust & Savings Bank, bringing together two longtime community banking institutions.
Store director Crystal Jagers says the Oakwood Avenue conversion will add a service meat case, fresh-cut fruit, meat trays, and 5,000 new items.
Illinois is making $240 million available for heating costs this winter. Priority applications start October 1; here's who qualifies and how to apply locally.
Geneseo High School is launching a Trades Interest Group to connect students with employers, unions, technical colleges, apprenticeships, and workforce career opportunities.
You don’t have to run for office to have a voice in what happens in Geneseo. From attending a City Council meeting to contacting an alderman, serving on a board or simply following an issue before a vote, there are several ways residents can take part in local government.
Sugar Maple Golf Club celebrates the 2026 Ladies Golf League winners, recognizing this season’s top finishes and accomplishments on the course.
Fields of Faith 2026 brings students and the community together at Geneseo High School for an evening of faith, fellowship, and inspiration.
Hammond-Henry Hospital will host a Men’s Health Series program on Oct. 7, offering information and resources focused on men’s health and wellness.
Who decides what business moves into an empty building in Geneseo? Here’s how private property decisions, market demand, business risk, and city regulations shape what comes next.
In Western Big 6 Conference play, the Lady Leafs volleyball team rallied after dropping the opening set to defeat Rock Island 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Geneseo finished 10th in the team standings, bringing the Lady Leafs’ team season to a close.
The Geneseo boys soccer team dropped a close Western Big 6 Conference match at the soccer pitch Monday, falling to Quincy 2-1.
All Geneseo did to Galesburg was score on its first 9 possessions! Eight touchdowns and a field goal. The last TD created a running mercy clock early in the fourth quarter of the Leafs’ 58-23 win.
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Farm & Field
Harvest season is almost here. Before long, there will be more tractors, combines, grain carts, wagons, and semis traveling the roads throughout Henry County.
Mike Zuzolo, President & Founder of Global Commodity Analytics & Consulting LLC, will be the featured speaker on Thursday, September 10 at 6:15 p.m.
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.
Hidden Headlines
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.
Horn graduated from Geneseo Township High School in 1936 and enlisted for services on March 13, 1940. He went to serve our country after working a short time at the Midland Coal Mine near Atkinson, Illinois.
