Kewanee City Hall and Transfer Station Closed June 19th for Special Observance

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Kewanee City Hall and the Transfer Station will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, in observance of the emancipation of the enslaved in 1862. The day serves as a reminder to reflect on the meaning of freedom and the ongoing quest for equality. Commissioners from the Kewanee Commission on Human Relations are offering valuable insights to deepen the community’s understanding. Those interested can listen to conversations with the commission here for more context. Residents are advised to plan around the closures and take time to engage with the history and significance of the Juneteenth holiday.

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