There are many myths that have built up around serial killer Ted Bundy. The public imagination indicates that he was handsome and charming, a supposed ladies man. The reality is far different. He was a loser. Consistently, Ted Bundy wasn't charming. His murders were brutal and never the result of seduction or charm. He was violent and ruthless. He'…

In Princeton and Kewanee, Illinois, OSF HealthCare is calling upon local residents to engage in a community health needs survey to address and prioritize local health concerns. Available in both English and Spanish, the survey can be completed online or through a paper form at OSF Saint Clare in Princeton or OSF Saint Luke in Kewanee. This initiati…

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The Mayor of Kewanee, Gary Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties this week to wrap up Monday's Kewanee City Council Meeting. Among the items on the agenda was the purchase of new lawnmowers. The City of Kewanee put out for bids to get new lawnmowers and accepted a bid on Monday night that will allow for the City to purchase the mowers which will be use…

The Mayor of Galva, Rich Volkert was a guest this week on Wake Up Tri-Counties. The Mayor of Galva joined us to talk about Monday's Galva City Council Meeting. At the meeting the topics of mental health aid and help for children in distress were discussed with a concerned citizen helping the city. Galva has become a Blue Star City meaning that resi…

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Abilities Plus has announced Preschool for All in Kewanee. Preparations are underway for the upcoming school year, promising an enriching experience for all preschool-aged children. The Abilities Plus PreSchool for All program has been officially licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education and welcomes both special needs and typically develop…

Legendary Jazz drummer Louie Bellson has a few connections to Kewanee. First of all, his father, Louie Bellson Sr. owned a music shop in Kewanee in the 1930s and 40s. Also, Louie Bellson's little sister moved to Kewanee in the 1950s and spent the rest of her life in Kewanee. But the question that our friend Dave Clarke tried to answer on this editi…

Today is Juneteenth, June 19th, 2024 and on Wake Up Tri-Counties we were joined by members of the Kewanee Committee on Human Relations, Etta La Flora and Lakeshia Jones. They joined us for a history lesson on the origin of Juneteenth, the meaning behind the celebration, and the recent Juneteenth celebration that took place here in Kewanee over the …

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Dr. Chris Sullens oversaw his last Kewanee School Board Meeting on Monday, June 17th. On Tuesday, Dr. Sullens joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the meeting, the Honors for Kewanee FFA at the FFA State meeting in Springfield last week and three Kewanee Track Athletes who made it to State this year. Later in the interview, Dr. Sullens reflect…

Mayor Inman returns to the K100 Studios to talk about City of Macomb business surrounding Chandler Park, including last Wednesday evening's Chandler Park Master Plan Public Survey meeting, as well as a look at the upcoming Heritage Days Festival and a special announcement of an event to celebrate Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian's 100th birthday on Tuesday…

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OSF On Call is always there when you need it. If you are having symptoms but you don't think you need to go to the emergency room, you can go to OSF On Call online and talk to a provider about your symptoms. Samantha Rux from OSF Saint Luke Medical Center and OSF Saint Clare Medical Center joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Monday to talk about the man…

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Wethersfield School District Superintendent Dr. Andrew Brooks joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday to talk about last Thursday's Wethersfield School Board Meeting. Dr. Brooks talked about the items on the agenda, updates on construction projects and so on. And then we discussed the TIF request made by Wethersfield School District to the City of Ke…

The Henry County Farm Bureau is going to the Henry County Fair this week. The Farm Bureau, always a popular presence at the Henry County Fair, will be buzzing with activity all week as they set up shop with a series of informational offerings and a great deal of fun activities. Katie Laleman with the Henry County Farm Bureau joined Wake Up Tri-Coun…

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Bishop Hill gears up for a heartwarming weekend as the 15th annual Honor Flight Benefit kicks off with engaging activities all around town. Starting on June 14, H.WYATT invites the community to a unique pay-what-you-can treat, matching donations up to $300. Similarly, Krans Cafe and The Filling Station are following suit, offering special Honor Fli…

Who is Shanna in a Dress? She's a delightful open book who doesn't mind genre labels and writes music as quickly as she can think of it. Shanna, whose name you will understand when you hear the story she tells in concert, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday to talk about music, sharing herself with the world, writing music and her love for liv…

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The City of Kewanee has passed its newest fiscal year budget. After holding a final budget meeting last week, the City Council voted on Monday night to pass the final budget which includes more manpower for the Streets Department and some tough but necessary cuts. The Mayor also talked about a presentation from Crossroads Cultural Connections, the …

Sparks is joined by Lars Gossel of Gossel's Dog House to talk about weekly volunteering opportunities for people in community to take shelter dogs on walks at the shelter or in the community. The Humane Society of McDonough County dog walker volunteer group meets at the McDonough County Animal Shelter on Saturdays starting at 9AM, and anyone intere…

Recently, lifestyle influencers on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok have been extolling the supposed virtues of the humble pickle. And, while the pickle can be a tasty treat, it's health benefits may be getting a bit of an exaggeration. Samantha Rux from OSF Saint Luke and OSF Saint Clare Medical Center joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Mo…

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In Kewanee, the United Way has rolled out the Shoes for Kids program, aiming to equip local students with new footwear for the upcoming school year. Families within the 2023 Federal Poverty Level guidelines qualify for this initiative, benefiting up to three children per household. Today's registration event is hosted at the Elks Lodge on North Tre…

Members of the Galva Rotary have partnered with the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a public private partnership to repair the historic fence surrounding Bishop Hill Park. On Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday, June 5th, Rotary Club members, Tim Black and Mike Massie joined Wake Up Tri-Countie…

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It's been a few months since the conclusion of the City of Macomb's Small Business Competition Business Pitch Event, and second place finisher Anne Ingersoll is in the studio to talk about her experience in the SBC and provide an update on how her business, Bloom Macomb, is developing. Bloom Macomb is a flower and plant shop that will be joining th…

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In a significant transition for Kewanee School District, Superintendent Dr. Chris Sullens is set to retire after 19 years of leadership. The district plans to celebrate his tenure and contributions with a retirement party on January 15th, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Cerno's Bar and Grill. Instead of traditional gifts, Dr. Sullens has requested donations f…

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The Kewanee City Wide Clean Up is set to take place this Saturday in Kewanee. You must have proof of Kewanee residence to participate. Keith Edwards, Kewanee's Director of Community Development joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday to talk about the items you can and cannot bring to the Kewanee City Wide Clean Up this Saturday. Hours for the Cit…

When Terrance Banks was young, he took up poetry as a coping mechanism for a difficult childhood. That poetry eventually became song lyrics and when combined with his love for old school soul music, Soultru was born. SoulTru comes from Terrance Banks' soul, his love of poetry and his dedication to the soul music that inspired him to become a musici…

Parents and kids, take part in the Kewanee Library Summer Reading Program. Download the Beanstack App, in the App Store or on Google Play, on your Smartphone and you can track your Summer Reading along with your kids. Parents and kids are encouraged to participate together as a family for this year's Summer Reading Program. Meanwhile, the Kewanee P…

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Dr. Chris Sullens joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday to reflect on Monday's Kewanee School Board Meeting. Dr. Sullens talked about the incredible achievements of Kewanee's band, IHSA Music Sweepstakes State Champions, and the recent celebration of 100 Years of the Kewanee High School Band. Dr. Sullens also honored members of the FFA and the Kew…

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