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WIU School of Agriculture Announces 2024 GAST Scholarship Recipients

Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s GAST (Growing Agri-Science Teachers) scholarships. Thanks to funding from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the program will award $5,000 worth of scholarships ...
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Clinton Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, January 12th – Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert of chamber music for small ensembles will be presented at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 3rd Avenue South, in Clinton. The program will include music by Malcolm Arnold, ...
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BEST, Inc. Reminds Residents about Illinois Minimum Wage

President Franklin Roosevelt and the United States Congress implemented the Fair Labor Standards Act which instituted a federal minimum wage in 1938. The first minimum wage was .25 cents per hour. Carrie Folken, Executive Director of Business Employment Skills Team, ...
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Rep. Fritts Comments on 300 New Laws Slated to Take Effect

In Illinois, the new year brings with it roughly 300 new statutes, a regular occurrence according to state representatives. Among these, most legislation focuses on tweaking existing laws that have been problematic for residents, articulated by State Representative Brad ...
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OSF Healthcare Updates to Recommending Masks Beginning December 31st Due to Widespread Respiratory Viruses

Amid a surge in respiratory illnesses, all OSF Healthcare facilities are updating their safety protocols. Hospitals, hospice homes, and clinics are now recommending, rather than requiring, masks for patients and visitors. This shift aims to balance personal freedom with ...
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Detective Haars Walks Through the Steps to Upload Your DNA and Help Identify Unidentified Persons

Detective Sergeant Brian Haars from the Henry County Sheriff's Office sat down with RegionalMediaNews in November to walk through the steps to upload your DNA profile and become a "Genetic Witness," which will help police departments find family for ...
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Rock Island Police Seek Public Assistance Finding Missing Teen

The Rock Island Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the community in locating 16-year-old Carolyn Eckstein, who has been reported missing since December 17th, 2024. Described as having waist-length brown hair and blue eyes, Carolyn stands about 5 ...
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Overcoming Capacity Challenges and Financial Strain to Protect Our Furry Friends

Local animal shelters are facing a heart-wrenching dilemma as they struggle with capacity and financial constraints. With daily requests for animal surrenders, shelters like The Henry County Humane Society in Geneseo can't always extend the help needed, forcing pet ...
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Help a Family in Galva find Family Dog Hooch and Bring Him Home

In a heartfelt plea from Galva, near Wiley Park, a family is urgently requesting the community’s help in finding their beloved American Bulldog, Hooch, who went missing on Sunday night around 10 pm. Described as mostly tan with a ...
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Galesburg Liquor Control Commissioner Public Hearing on January 3, 2025

A City of Galesburg Liquor Control Commissioner Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 55 West Tompkins Street. View the agenda on the City's website.    The regular meeting of the Public Transportation Advisory Commission has been canceled. The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, ...
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SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee Lunch & Learn

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s (SVACC) Professional Women’s Network (PWN) committee will hold a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, January 29th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E 23rd St, Sterling. This ‘Time ...
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Wake Up Tri-Counties Garrett Komnick Talks about Boy Scout Shoe Collection Project

A senior at Kewanee High School and Life Scout, Garrett Komnick, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about nearing the prestigious Eagle Scout rank by leading a beneficial initiative for his community. He has organized a shoe drive to ...
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