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Kewanee Cross Country Ran the Rock Falls Invitational Yesterday and Hosting at Home Tonight
The Kewanee Boilermakers Cross Country team competed in the Rock Falls Rocket Run Invitational yesterday, August 28, 2024. Nolie Charlet earned a medal for 12th place overall in the 3-mile women’s run with a time of 22:09. Jason Rusk was 25th at 18:25, Hunter Vancil was 36th at 19:09, and Mitchal Thorp was 59th at 21:47 for the men’s 3-mile run. Kewanee is hosting Peru St. Bede and Monmouth United tonight in Chautauqua Park at 4:30 PM.
Lawson-Weaver to fill Knox County State’s Attorney vacancy
A Galesburg attorney has been appointed to fill a short-term vacancy as Knox County State’s Attorney. The Knox County board on Wednesday unanimously confirmed the appointment of Sherry Lawson-Weaver. She will complete the term of Democrat Jeremy Karlin, who is stepping down next week. Lawson-Weaver currently works as an...
Kewanee Girls Tennis Falls to Rock Island-Milan at Home on August 28th
Kewanee Boilermaker Girls Tennis fell to Rock Island-Milan Rocks at a home game on August 28th. Rock Island won 8 to 1. Varsity team Riley McClimmens & Ava Hughes won their heat 8 to 4. JV team Julia Pendergrass & London Currie won their heat 6-2. The girl’s Tennis team plays tonight, August 29, 2024, at 4:30 PM, at United Township.
Kewanee Soccer Fell to Peoria Christian on August 28th
Kewanee Varsity and JV Soccer fell short at their first game of the season on Wednesday, August 28th, against Peoria Christian. Coach Bermudez said the JV team played very well and is “full of new players that are in love with the sport.” The final score was Kewanee 0 and Peoria Christian 2. The JV team attempted five goals. Gustavo Bermudez had seven saves and stopped a penalty kick. The Varsity team didn’t have a good first half; they were losing 6 to 0. According to Coach Bermudez, coaches talked with the team at the first half break and “corrected some mistakes.” Peoria Christian scored one goal in the second half and won with a 7-0 score. The team attempted three goals, and Dillon Price had 18 saves.
KHS Boilermakers prepare to prove themselves against Erie-Prophetstown
***Editor’s note: Kewanee High School Head Football Coach Matt Taylor provided this preview of his team’s 2024 season. The long wait is over; the energy is gaining momentum for the 2024 Kewanee High School football team. The varsity squad will hit the gridiron this Friday at 7 p.m....
Informational Video Regarding New Waste Collection by LRS Beginning Next Week
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) begins collection of trash, recycling, and yard waste on September 1, 2024. Collection services will be delayed by one day next week due to the Labor Day Holiday. The map and recycling schedule are included below. LRS will collect yard waste on Saturday, September 7th, but will return to Friday collection the week of September 9th.
Hog Days Committee Needs Help in the Pork Chop Tent Over Labor Day Weekend
The Hog Days Committee needs your help in the pork chop tent over Labor Day weekend. Send them a message on their Facebook page if you can help. Volunteers make things happen. The following shifts need additional volunteers:. Saturday: chips/water 6 pm-close. Saturday: prep tables 6 pm-close. Sunday: on the...
Kewanee Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing from the Kewanee Park District, Jail and Restitution
A Kewanee man accepted a plea deal for stealing from the Kewanee Park District after he used the Park District’s credit card to purchase personal items. Jacob Boss pleaded guilty to theft from a school or government in case 2023CF336, criminal damage to property in case 2024CM11, and retail theft in case 2023CM26. Boss got a $75 fine, assessments, and must pay restitution of $316 for stealing cigarettes from Annawan Shell in case 2023CM26. Boss got a $75 fine and must pay assessments in case 2024CM11 for criminal damage to property after he drove a dirt bike through yards and drove over a fence while fleeing from police. For case 2023CF336, Boss got 24 months probation, a $500 fine, must pay assessments, pay a DNA collection fee, 90 days in the Henry County jail beginning on September 23rd, with day-for-day credit, and pay $1601.44 in restitution to the Kewanee Park District for theft after using the Park District’s credit card to purchase personal items. The credit card was issued to his mother, Barbara Boss. Barbara Boss also accepted a plea deal for theft from the Kewanee Park District. Jacob Boss will pay $25 a month toward the monies he owes. Judge Patton told Boss he needed to find a better job to pay off the money he owed. A status hearing is scheduled for January 13, 2025, to discuss raising the monthly amount he will pay.
Register for the 48th Annual Hog Days Stampede Before It’s Too Late
You still have time to register for the 48th annual Hog Day stampede. Register at www.getmeregistered.com/hogdaystampede. You can choose the four-mile run, the one-mile run, or the kid’s run. There are awards for the first three male and female kids in each age group. The age groups are 8 and under; 9–10; 11–12; and 13–14. The kid’s race starts at 9:30 AM and there is no entry fee, but a guardian must fill out and sign the entry form, for kids 7 and under. The four-mile fitness run begins at 8 AM. The course is primarily flat, with two small hills. The course begins and ends at the Kewanee YMCA, located at 315 W. First Street. The one-mile fitness walk starts at 9:45 AM. Registration is $15 until August 18th and $20 after August 18th. The OSF Healthcare King Care-A-Van will be on-site at the Stampede on Saturday morning. The mobile health center is funded in cooperation with the OSF HealthCare Foundation and the King Family. The mobile health center is staffed by OSF HealthCare and area agencies, including local health departments. The King Care-A-Van has served patients in Bureau, Henry, LaSalle, and Putnam Counties since 2019.
Holy Trinity announces cancellation of Trivia Night
A trivia night, sponsored by the Holy Trinity PNCC, has been canceled, according to a news release issued by the church. The trivia night was set for Sept. 6, but church officials hope to try to organize another event at a future date. Holy Trinity is apologizing to those who have already signed up for the inconvenience.
Milan Village Leaders Says They Know Why Cannabis Dispensary Is Leaving
(Milan, IL) -- Nature's Treatment cannabis dispensary announced a move from Milan to Rock Island yesterday. Milan's mayor says he knows why... Milan Mayor Duane Dawson tells WQAD News 8 that the owners of Nature's Treatment (NTI) are "unhappy because we did not make them the exclusive cannabis dispensary in Milan,"
Galva to hold second citywide cleanup of the year
The City of Galva will be hold a second cleanup week this year beginning Sept. 30 through Oct. 5 for Galva residents only. All residents are asked to bring items to Galva’s Maintenance Yard (use the driveway located between Preferred Home Health Care and Mary’s Family Dining and Lounge) to be placed in a roll off which will be provided by Eagle Enterprises.
Volunteers needed as Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall set to return to East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be in East Peoria next month and the city is asking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the wall panels as well as provide information and security. The traveling memorial wall will be...
Steamy and occasionally stormy on Friday
One more day before we get relief from the heat and humidity. Cold front #1 will create scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday. There’s a small chance a few of the storms could be strong to severe. Behind cold front #1, we’ll see highs in the mid 80s and less humidity over the weekend. Cold front #2 Sunday will bring even cooler and drier air with highs on Labor Day in the upper 70s. Long term, the pattern looks quiet and warm next week with highs 80 to 85.
Warm, humid conditions likely prompted swarm of bugs seen in B-N on Wednesday
For a few hours Wednesday night, insects in parts of Bloomington-Normal were of biblical proportions. Swarms and swarms of small, ant-like, winged insects covered cars, pestered dogs, forced some people to move indoors, and they all — seemingly — appeared out of nowhere. And then they were gone.
Harlem dominates Belvidere with Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey officiating
BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The first varsity girls flag football game at Belvidere High School had a special guest. Chicago Bears Chairman of the Board George McCaskey was part of the three-man officiating crew for the game. McCaskey officiates and umpires multiple IHSA sports in the North Central Illinois area. The Bears have been one […]
Sam's Club in Peoria has reopened after temporary issue
Sam's Club in Peoria has reopened after a water main issue temporarily closed the business. The store, located at 4100 W. Willow Knolls Road, was operating normally Wednesday afternoon, with customers coming in and out of the building. Inside, customer service employees assured callers that the location was open. Peoria Fire Department Chief Shawn...
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