Following the Committee Meeting held on the evening of March 24, 2026, the City of Geneseo is pleased to announce that the City Council has provided formal direction to maintain the Geneseo Farmer’s Market at its current location on Pearl Street in the City Park.
Read moreGirls Scout Unit 886 Donates For Easter!
Girl Scout Unit 886
From Jennifer Nelson
Service Unit Director 886
Girl Scouts Service Unit 886 organized and generously donated 50 bags of food for Easter dinner and 35 candy baskets for children. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the support of Geneseo Community Chest and our Girl Scout community.
The Scoop: Committee of the Whole Meeting – March 24th, 2026
There was healthy debate surrounding the Agenda Item 8.1 Motion to Discuss moving the Farmers Market downtown.
Read moreHolocaust Memorial Visual Arts Exhibit Opens at RutabagA Gallery
Members of the RutabagA Art Gallery in downtown Geneseo, at 108 North State St., are hosting the Holocaust Memorial Visual Arts Exhibit until April 4.
Read moreProgram to Help Recognize an Opioid Overdose March 30 at Geneseo Library
Opioid overdoses can happen anywhere – at home, at work, or in public spaces, and knowing what to do can save a life. The Geneseo Public Library, and the Robert Young Center, have teamed up to offer a free program at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 30, to help people understand more about the drug overdose epidemic.
Read moreHammond-Henry Hospital Launches SPARK Program to Help Graduate Students
Hammond-Henry Hospital has introduced a new educational support initiative, SPARK, designed to help future healthcare professionals graduate without student-debt while securing guaranteed employment.
Read moreVolunteer of the Month Named at Food Pantry
Theresa Taets has been named Volunteer of the Month at the Geneseo-Atkinson Food Pantry.
Read moreInspire Competes in the Special Olympics
On March 14th, two Special Olympics basketball athletes from Inspire Continuing Care competed in the 2026 Special Olympics of Illinois State Basketball Skills Competition in Normal, IL.
Read moreRichard Charlet Becomes an Ameriprise Financial Hall of Fame Member
Richard Charlet
Geneseo, IL – March 1st, 2026 - Richard Charlet, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CFA® a Private Wealth Advisor with Charlet, Vandersnick & Associates a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Geneseo, has earned membership in the company’s exclusive Hall of Fame.
Introduced in 1986, the Hall of Fame is designed to recognize exceptional professionals who have achieved years of consistently high performance. The Ameriprise Financial Hall of Fame is considered a lifetime achievement award.
3% percent of Ameriprise financial advisors have earned the prestigious Hall of Fame distinction. Charlet was one of only 29 advisors to achieve this milestone in 20261. He has 39 years of experience with Ameriprise Financial.
As a financial advisory practice, Charlet, Vandersnick & Associates provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, please contact our staff at 309-944-6596, or visit our Ameriprise office at 100 South State Street, Geneseo.
Women’s Health Series Luncheon March 26
Julie Theill and Julie West invite area women to the Thursday, March 26, program of the Women’s Health Series, sponsored by the Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation Committee.
Read moreProgram on Artificial Intelligence March 25 at Geneseo Library
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and to learn more about how to use it, the Geneseo Public Library is offering a program, “Practical Applications of Generative AI” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25.
Read moreGirl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scout Week
From Jennifer Nelson
Service Unit Director 886
Girl Scouts celebrated the beginning of Girl Scout Week, which runs from March 8th to 14th, with a Community Service event this past Sunday, March 8th. Each troop brought all the necessary supplies for their station, which then Girl Scouts used to create items for our community. We had 60 Girl Scouts and Volunteers from Service Unit 886 of Geneseo and Atkinson participate. Afterwards most of the Girl Scouts went to a planned event at the bowling alley to celebrate their hard work.
We would like to thank all of those that help support Girl Scouts, including those in our community and the Geneseo Community Chest.
What these girls completed during the event:
- 45 bus driver and crossing guard treat bags
- 100 Kindness rocks
- 120 cat toys and 50 dog treats for the Humane Society
- 200 thank you bags for local teachers
- 60 cards for dialysis patients
- Oodles of bracelets to make people smile
- 50 Placements for nursing homes
- 50 appreciation snack packs and cards for first responders
- 120 seed bombs for Girl Scout camp
GHS Students Take Part in Living Lands & Waters Conservation Effort
On a recent day outside the classroom, GHS students traded desks and devices for gloves, boots, and hard work—joining a hands-on conservation effort through Living Lands & Waters
Read moreRetirement Planning Workshops Begin March 10 at Geneseo Library
The Geneseo Public Library is holding a series of retirement planning workshops, beginning Tuesday, March 10.
Read morePaintings from RutabagA Members for WQPT Fundraiser
By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
RutabagA Art Gallery members Joyce Mattan, left; and Sharon Michaelsen, are shown with the paintings to be donated to the WQPT Public Broadcasting Fundraising Auction that begins Sunday, March 15, at WQPT’s Facebook Page.
In addition to Mattan and Michaelsen, both Karen Vroman and Les Hoste also did paintings for the upcoming fundraiser. Contributed Photo
Art Work by Sharon Michaelsen Featured at Geneseo Library
By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Sharon Michaelsen. Contributed Photo
Geneseo artist Sharon Michaelsen is shown by some of her pastel paintings that currently are on display at the Geneseo Public Library. The collection showcases historical locations she painted after traveling in Greece. The paintings are offered for sale and more information is available by contacting Michaelsen at 309-944-4580.
Geneseo Siblings Are Next Gen Baking Champions
Abigail and Kenneth Wolf made history as the Geneseo siblings secured the championship title in the final segment of the “Baking Championship: Next Gen” Food Network television series.
Read moreQuilt Guild to Have Speaker at March 10 Meeting
Shelly Moore of Quilt Stitching by Shelly, of Blue Grass, Iowa, will present the program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, for the Geneseo Quilt Guild.
Read moreBREAKING: Abigail and Kenneth Wolf win Baking Championship: Next Gen!
Abigail and Kenneth Wolf win Baking Championship: Next Gen!
Read moreCommunity Choir Concert is June 24
By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
The Community Choir of Geneseo will celebrate their 18th annual concert, entitled, “American Tapestry-Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in the Geneseo High School Concert Hall.
The Community Choir includes those people entering eighth grade and older adults. Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, beginning Wednesday, May 27, and continuing through June 17 in the GHS Concert Hall.
Repertoire includes “Blowin in the Wind”, “Tell My Father”, “The Gift to be Simple”, and “Beautiful City.”
Anyone interested in singing is asked to contact Pam Edwards, Community Choir Director, at 309-944-7380 or email (singplay53@gmail.com) by Saturday, May 2.
Students entering grades 4-7 are invited to sing in the Children’s Choir, and they will rehearse June 18, 19, 22, 23 and 24. Registration forms are available through the Geneseo elementary and middle school choir instructors, or by contacting Pam Edwards. Deadline to register for the Children’s Choir is Friday, May 8. Repertoire includes “Mississippi”, “Everyday People” and “50 Nifty United States.”
Combined choirs will sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “This Land is Your Land” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
