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.
Taylor & Co. Flower Farm in Geneseo is opening its first Christmas tree lot November 27–29, featuring fresh Fraser fir trees, handmade wreaths, holiday decorations, and festive family activities.
Henry County's Planning and Development Committee is examining the data center industry, including potential development opportunities and land-use considerations as interest in the industry grows.
Downtown Geneseo comes alive Thursday, October 22, with Witches, Brews & Boos, Halloween activities, shopping, dining, a CMC Resources grand opening and an evening movie at Central Theater.
Henry County Clerk Barbara Link confirms vote-by-mail procedures remain unchanged for the November 3 election. Learn how to return and track ballots, important deadlines, and Saturday early voting hours.
Geneseo High School’s drama department presents “Parents Just Don’t Understand” Oct. 23–25 at DePauw Theatre. The comedy explores relationships between teens and parents through 10 scenes. Tickets are $10 at the door.
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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.
Taylor & Co. Flower Farm in Geneseo is opening its first Christmas tree lot November 27–29, featuring fresh Fraser fir trees, handmade wreaths, holiday decorations, and festive family activities.
Witches are taking over downtown, students are giving back, and election deadlines are creeping closer. Plus, a little history at the library. It’s Wednesday October 21, 2026 and this is the State Street Newswire.
Henry County's Planning and Development Committee is examining the data center industry, including potential development opportunities and land-use considerations as interest in the industry grows.
Facebook is testing new restrictions on external links for business Pages, and Geneseo-area businesses are already seeing changes. Here's what local business owners need to know.
Downtown Geneseo comes alive Thursday, October 22, with Witches, Brews & Boos, Halloween activities, shopping, dining, a CMC Resources grand opening and an evening movie at Central Theater.
Henry and Stark County Health Departments recognize Infection Prevention Week, October 19–25, with tips for preventing illness and information on flu and COVID-19 vaccinations available at First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee and Toulon.
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments recognize National Health Education Week, October 19–23, highlighting the importance of preventive care, healthy lifestyles, and community partnerships in reducing chronic disease.
Geneseo High School Key Club members will collect donations for UNICEF in Geneseo neighborhoods Monday, October 26, from 6–7:30 p.m., continuing a longtime charitable tradition with support from local Kiwanis members.
Henry County Clerk Barbara Link confirms vote-by-mail procedures remain unchanged for the November 3 election. Learn how to return and track ballots, important deadlines, and Saturday early voting hours.
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.
Geneseo's Lady Leafs volleyball team traveled to Dixon on Monday evening and came home with a 2-0 victory.
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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.
