The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare share Halloween safety tips for families, including illness prevention, hand hygiene, and precautions against falls and traffic accidents.
Read moreGeneseo City Council to Hold Three Meetings Tuesday Night Covering 2027 Budget, Property Tax Increase, and Bond Abatement
The Geneseo City Council will hold three meetings October 27 to review and potentially approve the 2027 budget, discuss a proposed 4.99% property tax levy increase, consider bond tax abatement, and review capital improvement plans.
Read moreRutabagA Members to Celebrate Halloween at Downtown Studio
Members of RutabagA Art Studio & Gallery will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, offering candy and family-friendly fun from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 108 North State Street in downtown Geneseo.
Read moreHammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo Police IMPACT Partnership Earns State Innovation Award
Hammond-Henry Hospital and Geneseo Police Department’s IMPACT partnership earns a 2026 ICAHN Innovation Award for its collaborative approach to mental health crisis response and community support.
Read moreGeneseo Senior Advances in National Coca-Cola Scholarship Competition
Esref Onder, a senior at Geneseo High School and a resident of Colona, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Read moreState Street Newswire - October 23, 2026
A new place to relax, a plane crash east of town, and Henry County working to reconnect. Plus, playoff football is coming to Bob Reade Field, and you'd better bring cash. It’s Friday, October 23, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Read moreHenry County Plans Replacement of Storm-Damaged Communications Tower
Henry County is moving forward with plans to replace a storm-damaged communications tower after rejecting initial construction bids. Learn more about the project and next steps.
Read moreFlight Data Shows Plane's Final Minutes Before Rural Geneseo Crash
Small plane crashes in a cornfield east of Geneseo, Illinois; pilot airlifted to Iowa hospital. Flight data, aircraft details, and the latest.
Read moreThe Well Studio Opens in Geneseo
Devon Schaaf opened The Well Studio in Geneseo to offer restorative stretching and stress management in a calming space designed to help people slow down, breathe and reset.
Read moreState Street Newswire - October 22, 2026
A festive tree farm opens next month, more tax season news, and a law you may never heard of. It’s Thursday October 22, 2026 and This is the State Street Newswire.
Read moreSmall Plane Crashes East of Geneseo; Pilot Transported to Hospital
A small plane crashed east of Geneseo near Route 6 and East 1700 Street on October 21. The pilot was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals as authorities investigate.
Read moreKewanee Data Center Proposal Calls for 10 Megawatts of Power, 20,000 Gallons of Diesel Storage
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.
Read moreUnderstanding Faith’s Law: What Illinois Parents Should Know About Student Safety, School Employees, and Volunteers
Learn what Illinois parents should know about Faith’s Law, including student safety, school employee conduct, volunteer responsibilities, background checks, and parental notification requirements.
Read moreHammond-Henry Tax Levy Nears $1 Million After 5% Increase
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.
Read moreTaylor & Co. Flower Farm Bringing Christmas Tree Tradition to Geneseo This Holiday Season
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.
Read moreState Street Newswire - October 21, 2026
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.
Read moreHenry County Begins Examining Data Center Industry
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.
Read moreFacebook's Changing Link Rules: What Local Business Owners Need to Know
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.
Read moreWitches, Brews & Boos, Downtown Shopping and Business Grand Opening Highlight Thursday in Geneseo
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.
Read moreThe Henry & Stark County Health Departments & First Choice Healthcare Note International Infection Prevention Week, October 19-25
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.
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