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Celebrate Midsommar in Bishop Hill
Welcome summer the Swedish way at the 2024 Bishop Hill Midsommar Music Festival on Saturday June 22. This free, family friendly event includes free concerts in the park, a Swedish Maypole celebration and more. Attendees should bring lawn chairs. The festival celebrates Midsommar, one of the two most popular holidays in Sweden (the other is […]
Sen. Halpin hosts summer book club for students
Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin is encouraging area students to read and continue learning during the summer break with a summer book club. “This gives students the opportunity to have fun while continuing to read this summer,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “The goal is to keep kids engaged this summer and reward them with a […]
Geneseo Farmer’s Market summer season now underway
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -Geneseo Farmer’s Market features local growers and producers getting together to sell fresh produce, homemade baked goods, homemade canned goods, handcrafted health and beauty items, fabulous flowers and plants, and DIY craft items. The summer market--from June through October--is located at 140 West Pearl Street at...
New cannabis dispensary and growing facility is on its way to Kewanee after city council approves permits for both projects
KEWANEE, Ill. (KWQC) - Kewanee City Council approved two permits last month for HVN Capital, LLC to open a cannabis dispensary shop and build a growing facility. The new shop will replace what was formerly known as the Broken Chimney restaurant on the south-end of town. About 80% of the...
Kewanee Police Department releases statement on the death of Sgt. James Mock
The statement issued by the Kewanee Police Department on Tuesday, June 6, is printed in its entirety as follows:. “It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Kewanee Police Department announces the passing of Detective Sergeant James Mock in the early hours of June 2, 2024. D/Sgt Mock...
Galva police report for June 3-9
Police responded to an attempted burglary complaint in the 100 block of NW 3rd Avenue. Police responded to a request for a welfare check of a subject who had received a telephone scam and was very upset at a residence on NW 4th Street. Police responded to a two-vehicle, damage-only,...
56th annual Geneseo Music Festival set for Father’s Day weekend
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 56th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, which will take place June 14-16 at Geneseo’s City Park at 140 West Pearl Street. People of all ages are invited to participate and enjoy live music, a queen pageant, parades,...
On the market: 5-bedroom Galesburg home has heated 3-car garage, hot tub and a pool
Address: 3082 Whitehaven Circle, Galesburg Description: This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home is in the Castlebury Estates neighborhood. It has formal living and dining rooms. The great room features a gas fireplace. The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, refinished cabinets and a pantry. A half-bathroom and a mud room off the garage completes the main level. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite includes a full bathroom with double vanity, whirlpool tub and laundry area. The upper level...
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