Hammond-Henry Hospital will host a Women’s Health Luncheon and Mini Breast Cancer Expo on Oct. 22, featuring health information and local resources.
Proceeds from the special Oktoberfest beer will support women’s health diagnostic services at Hammond-Henry Hospital.
An $8.05 million IDOT project will bring resurfacing, sidewalk and traffic signal improvements to West Main Street, with construction expected to last through much of 2027.
Geneseo school enrollment has fallen nearly 11% since 2018, a decline that could have long-term implications for staffing, programs, funding, and district planning.
The Geneseo Park District is considering up to $885,000 in general obligation park bonds for capital improvements as part of its annual rollover-bond process.
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.
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Hammond-Henry Hospital will host a Women’s Health Luncheon and Mini Breast Cancer Expo on Oct. 22, featuring health information and local resources.
Proceeds from the special Oktoberfest beer will support women’s health diagnostic services at Hammond-Henry Hospital.
An $8.05 million IDOT project will bring resurfacing, sidewalk and traffic signal improvements to West Main Street, with construction expected to last through much of 2027.
Geneseo school enrollment has fallen nearly 11% since 2018, a decline that could have long-term implications for staffing, programs, funding, and district planning.
The Geneseo Park District is considering up to $885,000 in general obligation park bonds for capital improvements as part of its annual rollover-bond process.
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.
The Lady Leafs volleyball team bounced back from an opening-set loss Thursday night to defeat Sterling 2-1 at home.
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.
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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.
