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Wake Up Tri-Counties Katie Laleman Talks Market Outlook Seminar, Women in Ag Conference, and Farm Bureau Membership

Katie Laleman joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Market Outlook Seminar, Women in Ag Conference, and Farm Bureau membership. The Henry County Farm Bureau is gearing up for a busy March, hosting important events to support local agriculture. A key highlight is the Market Outlook seminar on March 12th at Lavender Crest, led by market analyst Darren Newsome. Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP by March 5th by calling 309-937-2411. Toward the month’s end, the annual Women in Agriculture Conference takes place on March 27th at Bally’s Quad Cities, featuring keynote speaker Tara Barrett-Dusen. With registration filling fast, attendees can learn more at womeninagricultureconference.com. Farm Bureau membership remains open to both those in agriculture and supporters, unlocking a wide array of discounts and benefits.

Kewanee City Council Meeting Review from February 9, 2026

The Kewanee City Council is considering several significant ordinances and resolutions this session. Among them, Bill 26-13 proposes amendments to local regulations on substances such as Tianeptine and Kratom, which could impact their legality and sale within the city. The resolution was tabled. Other items include Bill 26-14, which seeks an experimental alternative work schedule for the Kewanee Police Department in collaboration with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. The council will also review agreements to reconstruct portions of IL Route 81, including plans for water main relocation and sanitary extension, essential for infrastructure improvements in partnership with the state and engineering firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.

Kewanee City Council Meeting Review from January 26, 2026

Watch the January 26th Kewanee City Council meeting below. The Hutchison Engineering Pavement Index presentation aims to address road conditions and future maintenance. Council members will also discuss a side letter of agreement linked to the firefighters’ union, potentially affecting local emergency response. Streetlights may soon brighten neighborhoods, pending approval of Ameren Illinois’ proposal to install them for public safety. Dana Peterson is under consideration for a cash rent farming lease. A proposed agreement could see Kewanee police providing security at Wethersfield school events. Finally, the council will review ordinances on regulating substances like tianeptine and kratom.

Cambridge Happenings with Connie Talking Burrito Fundraiser, National Honor Society Hygiene Collection, Easter Egg Hunt, and City-Wide Yard Sales and Clean-Up.wav

Cambridge Happenings with Connie Johnson, Burrito Fundraiser, National Honor Society Hygiene Collection, Easter Egg Hunt, City-Wide Yard Sales, and City-Wide Clean-Up. Cambridge National Honor Society students are kicking off their Comfort and Care Drive, collecting essentials for the Viking Vault at the high school. Donations of toiletries, hats, gloves, socks, laundry detergent, and non-perishable food are needed and can be dropped off at the school or at donation jars in local businesses until the 27th. Mark your calendars for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 28th at 2 PM, with staggered time slots by age group and a special appearance by the Easter bunny. Citywide yard sales are set for May 8th and 9th, followed by a citywide cleanup on May 15th.

Candi from The YWCA of The Sauk Valley

Emily and Denise from The Whiteside County Senior Center

Sterling Mayor Diana and City Manager Scott

Dallas Knack-Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce