Geneseo
LATEST NEWS
Strong Negative Reaction by Kewanee Residents Shuts Down Data Mining Effort
Kewanee residents used social media to share their feelings against the city using the data mining program, Placer AI, which was introduced at the August 12th council meeting. The reaction to Kewanee purchasing information from Placer AI to determine the city’s busiest areas for economic development was swift and strongly against the idea. Placer AI uses location data sold by cellular companies to provide an anonymous, approximate location of cellular devices. Access to the location information comes at a cost of $15,000 a year. Councilmember Mike Komnick said he would only agree to one year and then determine if the information was worth the cost. Councilmember Komnick works in information technology and said that data mining can be a useful tool when the data produces useful results. Many people expressed their fear that the City of Kewanee would have access to their personal information and be able to track them. Others questioned whether the data would provide adequate information to be worth the cost. Some people felt the city having access to their location data was an invasion of their privacy, and the city didn’t have their permission to have their location data. Having a cell phone gives the cellular company permission to sell your location information. However, you can shut off location tracking in the settings of your cellular device. Privacy information is included below from Placer AI’s webpage.
Sizzling reads at the library’s Hog Days book sale
Want to catch up on your reading, for just a little money?. Then be at the Johnson Appliances parking lot at First and Chestnut streets early on Saturday morning of Hog Days. The Friends of the Kewanee Public Library will hold their used-book sale from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, on the parking lot.
Kewanee Boys Varsity Golf Fall to Ridgewood and St. Bede on August 22nd
The Kewanee High School Boy’s Golf Team played against St. Bede and Ridgewood on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Baker Park. Kewanee fell short and took home third place. Ridgewood took first place with a score of 177, St. Bede came in second with 186, and Kewanee took third with 216. Owen Laue shot a 46, Reid Nichols at 50, Jack Anderson at 58, Eli Mitchell at 62, and Landon Sheets at 67 for the varsity team. Liam Stevenson shot a 53, Reece Weir got a 57, Doug Swearingen got a 66, and Carver Neulieb got a 68 for the JV team.
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Concept plan approved for 160 acre - 656 unit Oswego housing development
Housing developers continue to use a concept plan approach before the Oswego Village Board. At this week’s meeting, Carrie Hansen of Schoppe Design Associates, explained the reason. Of the 160 acres near the southwest intersection of Route 30 and Wolf’s Crossing, 81.9 acres will be for residential featuring 125...
8 Illinois KFC Locations Closed Forever this Week With No Warning
This is not what you want to hear if you love fried chicken fast and live in Illinois. At least 8 locations in the state closed permanently this week and it appears they did so with no warning whatsoever. I saw this report just shared by Yahoo News. They say...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.