Explore new Illinois laws taking effect January 1, 2027, including changes to electric bike rules, renter protections, healthcare, education and consumer rights.
Two Geneseo Park District Board seats are up for election April 6, 2027. Incumbents Christina Zobrist and Julia McAvoy have picked up nomination packets ahead of November filing.
A Davenport woman was sentenced to four years in prison after a November 2025 burglary attempt left her trapped inside the walls of a downtown Geneseo business.
Public records reveal a Kewanee data center developer contacted Mayor Gary Moore weeks before city officials publicly discussed regulations for such facilities, raising questions about the timeline of communications.
Geneseo residents will have several opportunities this school year to attend Board of Education meetings inside the schools the board oversees.
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.
Following structural failures involving older buildings in Davenport and Muscatine, Geneseo officials outline inspection procedures, property owner responsibilities, and the current status of downtown commercial buildings.
Council members acknowledge financial pressures on residents while approving utility rate changes, a downtown improvement grant and an $8 million state roadway project.
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Explore new Illinois laws taking effect January 1, 2027, including changes to electric bike rules, renter protections, healthcare, education and consumer rights.
Explore family, history and technology at “From the Great Migration to the Digital Age,” at 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Geneseo Public Library.
Two Geneseo Park District Board seats are up for election April 6, 2027. Incumbents Christina Zobrist and Julia McAvoy have picked up nomination packets ahead of November filing.
A four-year prison sentence, a reminder to stay healthy, and a playoff matchup that has football fans scratching their heads. It’s Friday morning October 19, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
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.
A Davenport woman was sentenced to four years in prison after a November 2025 burglary attempt left her trapped inside the walls of a downtown Geneseo business.
Public records reveal a Kewanee data center developer contacted Mayor Gary Moore weeks before city officials publicly discussed regulations for such facilities, raising questions about the timeline of communications.
From what's happening in local kitchens to what's happening inside our schools, we've got inspections, education, agriculture, and community health on the agenda. Plus, a little free pizza never hurt anybody. It’s Friday morning October 16, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Geneseo residents will have several opportunities this school year to attend Board of Education meetings inside the schools the board oversees.
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are seeking residents’ input through a confidential, 10-minute community health survey to identify local health needs and guide future public health priorities.
The Geneseo Green Machine finished the regular season with a 6–3 record and earned a spot in the Illinois High School Association's Class 4A football playoffs. Its opening-round opponent, North Chicago, finished 2–7.
The Geneseo girls tennis team claimed a sectional championship, finishing atop a 10-team field with 23 points, three ahead of runner-up Rock Island Alleman.
The Lady Leafs faced a strong field of competition at the Limestone Volleyball Tournament, dropping all four matches played Friday and Saturday.
The Geneseo Green Machine celebrated Senior Night with a commanding 46-22 victory over Quincy on Friday at Bob Reade Field.
On Thursday night, the Geneseo cross country teams returned to Empire Park in Hampton for the Western Big Six Conference Meet, hosted by Moline.
The Geneseo volleyball team made short work of Galesburg Thursday night, defeating the Silver Streaks in straight sets on its home court.
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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.
