The City of Geneseo has opened its 2026 Holiday Lighting Contest, inviting residents to showcase their festive displays and compete for a $250 top prize.
Geneseo's proposed 2027 budget prioritizes infrastructure improvements, utility upgrades, public safety, and city services while addressing rising costs and long-term financial needs.
The Henry County Board approved its budget, advanced infrastructure projects, and adopted new energy storage regulations addressing development in Henry County, Illinois.
Celebrate the music and memories of Jimmy Buffett at the Geneseo Public Library on November 4 at 2 p.m. Enjoy stories, concert memories, and interactive sing-alongs.
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare share Halloween safety tips for families, including illness prevention, hand hygiene, and precautions against falls and traffic accidents.
The Geneseo City Council will hold three meetings October 27 to review and potentially approve the 2027 budget, discuss a proposed 4.99% property tax levy increase, consider bond tax abatement, and review capital improvement plans.
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.
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The City of Geneseo has opened its 2026 Holiday Lighting Contest, inviting residents to showcase their festive displays and compete for a $250 top prize.
Rock Valley Physical Therapy will host a free joint replacement surgery education event November 4 in Geneseo, featuring orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ryan Pizinger.
Geneseo's proposed 2027 budget prioritizes infrastructure improvements, utility upgrades, public safety, and city services while addressing rising costs and long-term financial needs.
The Henry County Board approved its budget, advanced infrastructure projects, and adopted new energy storage regulations addressing development in Henry County, Illinois.
October 25–31, 2026, is Lead Poison Prevention Week. Learn how to protect children from lead exposure through education, blood lead testing, and home safety measures, with First Choice Healthcare.
Celebrate the music and memories of Jimmy Buffett at the Geneseo Public Library on November 4 at 2 p.m. Enjoy stories, concert memories, and interactive sing-alongs.
Local innovation earns statewide recognition, a Geneseo senior is making national headlines, and City Council has a busy Tuesday ahead. Plus, playoff football is here, and the clock is ticking on your Green Machine gear. It’s Monday, October 26, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare share Halloween safety tips for families, including illness prevention, hand hygiene, and precautions against falls and traffic accidents.
The Geneseo City Council will hold three meetings October 27 to review and potentially approve the 2027 budget, discuss a proposed 4.99% property tax levy increase, consider bond tax abatement, and review capital improvement plans.
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.
When Geneseo and Montini Catholic tee it up at 2 p.m. Saturday in Lombard, it will be their third meeting, all in the state playoffs.
The Geneseo Green Machine wasted little time taking control of Saturday's playoff opener.
Geneseo swimmers turned in several strong performances at the Western Big 6 Conference meet in Sterling
On Saturday, the Geneseo cross country teams took on the challenging hills of Richmond Hill at the IHSA Class 2A Regional, hosted in Geneseo.
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.
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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.
