Students in the drama department at Geneseo High School will take the stage on Friday, Oct.23, for the opening night of their fall play, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
Americans are paying 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, according to a national study reported Friday. In Geneseo, where the city council is discussing utility rate increases for 2027, the reasons behind that number will sound familiar.
Five solar projects are moving forward across Henry County. Here’s where Annawan, Ditmer, North Pope, Boilermaker, and E. 1300th Street Solar stand in the county approval process.
Illinois has launched a low-interest grain storage loan program to help farmers finance on-site facilities, reduce costs, and gain flexibility in marketing their crops.
Geneseo High School volleyball raised more than $2,000 for Foster Hope, bringing the community together to support local children and families.
Geneseo Schools proposes a $1.1 million property tax levy increase as rising transportation, special education, health insurance costs, and longstanding debt strain district finances.
Scarecrow Row returns to Geneseo City Park on October 31, 2026! Learn how to participate, pick up a free scarecrow frame, compete for prizes, and enjoy Halloween festivities.
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Students in the drama department at Geneseo High School will take the stage on Friday, Oct.23, for the opening night of their fall play, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”
Today we talk about your tax dollars, a team giving back, and Halloween taking over the city park. It’s October 12, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Americans are paying 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, according to a national study reported Friday. In Geneseo, where the city council is discussing utility rate increases for 2027, the reasons behind that number will sound familiar.
Five solar projects are moving forward across Henry County. Here’s where Annawan, Ditmer, North Pope, Boilermaker, and E. 1300th Street Solar stand in the county approval process.
Illinois has launched a low-interest grain storage loan program to help farmers finance on-site facilities, reduce costs, and gain flexibility in marketing their crops.
Geneseo High School volleyball raised more than $2,000 for Foster Hope, bringing the community together to support local children and families.
Geneseo Schools proposes a $1.1 million property tax levy increase as rising transportation, special education, health insurance costs, and longstanding debt strain district finances.
CMC Resources is moving to a new downtown Geneseo location above The Cellar. Celebrate its grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 22, from 4–7 p.m., and explore its expanded business services.
Scarecrow Row returns to Geneseo City Park on October 31, 2026! Learn how to participate, pick up a free scarecrow frame, compete for prizes, and enjoy Halloween festivities.
Geneseo senior Claire Degrave capped her high school golf career with a 57th-place finish at the IHSA Class 1A Girls Golf State Tournament at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur.
The Geneseo Lady Leafs returned to United Township High School Saturday for the second and final day of the Western Big 6 Conference Girls Tennis Meet.
Geneseo Cross Country teams traveled to Black Partridge Park in Metamora for the 50th Annual Gene Jones Runnin Red Invite.
Geneseo's girls tennis team opened competition Friday at the Western Big 6 Conference Tournament at United Township High School, with players advancing to Saturday's action.
The boys soccer team bounced back Thursday night with a commanding 8-0 victory over Macomb at home.
The Lady Leafs volleyball team dropped straight sets to Rock Island Alleman Thursday night, 25-20, 25-21
The Geneseo girls tennis team relied on a sweep of all three doubles matches Wednesday to earn a 3-2 victory over Rock Island Alleman.
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Farm & Field
Illinois will temporarily suspend penalties for using dyed diesel fuel on highways for farming and agricultural purposes, a move state officials say is aimed at keeping agricultural operations running during a diesel fuel crunch.
Gov. JB Pritzker is asking the Illinois Department of Transportation to consider extending the Illinois Harvest Permit program into summer 2027, a move farm groups say could cut hauling costs during a period of record-high diesel prices.
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.
