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.

Henry and Stark County Health Department recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026, sharing screening recommendations, cancer statistics, and local women's health services in Kewanee and Toulon.

Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Navigators will offer free enrollment assistance at October events in Kewanee, Geneseo, and Colona, helping residents explore coverage options and financial assistance.

Geneseo High School's College 101 program helps seniors navigate college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and choosing the right college.

Victorian mourning traditions, Henry County's budget, a Geneseo connection at SIU, and what's happening around town!

Catch it all on today's State Street Newswire!

Geneseo native Chuck Hamilton and his wife, Tracy, donated $25,000 to create the Hamilton Hangout, a new student gathering space at SIU Carbondale.

See how six Geneseo-area taxing bodies scored on transparency, including public access to agendas, meeting packets, minutes, responses, and broadcasts.

Explore Victorian mourning traditions at the Geneseo Historical Museum’s “Black, Lace, & Loss” program on Oct. 15, featuring presenter Alex Fox.

Fire Prevention Week highlights lithium-ion battery safety. Learn how to charge devices safely, recognize warning signs, and properly recycle batteries.

Henry County's proposed BESS ordinance hasn't been adopted yet. Here's what the 13-page proposal would require — and the two votes it needs to become law.

Henry County's Planning & Development Committee meets in October, when data centers could return to the agenda and state rules reshape battery storage zoning.

Shadow Lake launches a new live entertainment series Oct. 24 featuring dinner, drinks, acoustic music, dueling pianos, and dessert in Geneseo.

Independent filmmaker Craig Dudnick brings “Alice’s Ordinary People” to the Geneseo Public Library on Oct. 22 for a film screening and discussion exploring Alice Tregay’s grassroots Civil Rights activism and the power of ordinary citizens to create lasting change.

GHS senior Lydia King made history with 100 career wins and 100 pins, becoming the first girls’ wrestler in school history to reach both milestones.

Haars Farms will host its third annual Farm Fest on Oct. 17, offering free combine rides, food, bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, and more.

Registration is open for the Geneseo Jingle Run 5K on December 12 — with a brand-new Richmond Hill route kicking off Christmas Walk day.

Ahead of Thursday’s Geneseo school board meeting, here’s what a property-tax levy is, how the process works, and what the board will be discussing.

Brett and Holly Barnhart’s Mr. and Mrs. Skellingsworth return to 225 W. Main St. in Geneseo for their seventh year of daily Halloween adventures throughout October.