As local taxing bodies prepare their annual property tax levies, understanding the process, applicable state laws, and the long-term effects of annual increases can help residents better evaluate decisions affecting their property taxes.
Rebuilding Together Henry County celebrates national recognition for Executive Director Sarah Snyder while expanding home safety, wheelchair ramp and accessibility programs in Henry and Stark counties.
Discover how Beth Terpening turned her love of reading into Anthology for Books, a downtown Geneseo bookstore bringing people together through books, conversation, and community connections.
Geneseo Schools advances plans for a $500,000–$700,000 high school commons renovation, track resurfacing and smaller improvements while putting costly middle school expansion and greenhouse proposals on hold.
Edford Road District proposes a 39.49% increase in corporate and special-purpose taxes and a 25.59% overall property tax levy increase for 2026. A vote is expected December 8.
Geneseo's NOSH Good Mood Food is ending sales of THC microdose drinks and shots as a new Illinois hemp law takes effect November 12, restricting sales to licensed cannabis dispensaries.
Geneseo City Council reviewed a proposed $13.9 million wastewater treatment upgrade, wind turbine repairs, infrastructure projects and funding challenges at its November 10 meeting.
All five Geneseo schools have earned the Purple Star designation, recognizing their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
Headlines
A $14 million wastewater upgrade, plans for Geneseo schools, and national recognition for a local nonprofit. Plus, a bookstore with a story worth telling. It’s Thursday, November 12, 2026 and this is the State Street Newswire
As local taxing bodies prepare their annual property tax levies, understanding the process, applicable state laws, and the long-term effects of annual increases can help residents better evaluate decisions affecting their property taxes.
Rebuilding Together Henry County celebrates national recognition for Executive Director Sarah Snyder while expanding home safety, wheelchair ramp and accessibility programs in Henry and Stark counties.
Discover how Beth Terpening turned her love of reading into Anthology for Books, a downtown Geneseo bookstore bringing people together through books, conversation, and community connections.
Geneseo Schools advances plans for a $500,000–$700,000 high school commons renovation, track resurfacing and smaller improvements while putting costly middle school expansion and greenhouse proposals on hold.
Edford Road District proposes a 39.49% increase in corporate and special-purpose taxes and a 25.59% overall property tax levy increase for 2026. A vote is expected December 8.
Geneseo's NOSH Good Mood Food is ending sales of THC microdose drinks and shots as a new Illinois hemp law takes effect November 12, restricting sales to licensed cannabis dispensaries.
Geneseo City Council reviewed a proposed $13.9 million wastewater treatment upgrade, wind turbine repairs, infrastructure projects and funding challenges at its November 10 meeting.
A new chapter for a downtown favorite, statewide recognition for all five Geneseo schools, and a possible change in ownership for a Geneseo company. Plus, Thanksgiving is coming, and apparently Geneseo is making sure nobody goes hungry! Today is Veterans day and It’s Wednesday, November 11, 2026 and this is the State Street Newswire.
All five Geneseo schools have earned the Purple Star designation, recognizing their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
Smith Studio and Gallery in downtown Geneseo enters a new chapter as owners Dale and David Smith transition into semi-retirement. New partnerships with the Geneseo Quilt Guild and Unwind By Design bring fresh creative opportunities while art classes and private events continue.
Geneseo High School competed at the IHSA Girls Swimming and Diving Sectional on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pekin Community High School.
Three members of the Geneseo boys soccer earned all conference nods by the Western Big 6 coaches for their performances during the 2026 season
On Saturday, four members of the Geneseo High School Maple Leafs cross country team traveled to Detweiler Park in Peoria
The Maple Leafs had four runners among the state's Class 2A competitors Saturday, Nov. 7, as the IHSA cross country season wrapped up at Detweiller Park.
Geneseo's volleyball season may be over, but four Lady Leafs are closing out the year with Western Big 6 All-Conference honors.
Bill talks postseason cross country, volleyball and football. Hear it all from the coaches on this edition of the Maple Leaf Coaches Corner. Brought to you by: Hammond-Henry Hospital Sports Medicine
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Farm & Field
Geneseo FFA celebrated October with competition wins, Farmer Fuel Packs for local farmers, national recognition, and community activities, including Haunt the Halls.
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
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Players conclude their 2026 season with “An Old-Fashioned Family Murder,” a murder-mystery/comedy by Joe DiPietro.
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.
Hidden Headlines
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.
