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The 167th Henry County Fair returns June 16th through the 21st in Cambridge, bringing a full week of livestock shows, fair food, carnival rides, and grandstand events. Jennifer West says this year’s highlights include a new school bus demolition derby on Saturday night, two truck and tractor pulls, a rodeo, and free family activities on Wednesday. Kids can enjoy pedal pulls, sack races, chicken sc...

Todd DeDecker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Doodle Folk Music Festival, the 17th Annual Honor Flight Benefit, and upcoming events in Bishop Hill. Bishop Hill is tuning up for a full day of community celebration today as the Doodle Folk Music Festival marks America’s 250th birthday with free concerts in the historic village park. Barry Cloyd opens at 10, followed by the Taproot Wran...

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the Better Birth Outcomes Program, PrEP and HIV Prevention Programs, Family Health and Fitness Day, National Community Health Improvement Week, Men's Health Month, and Insurance Navigators at the Henry County Fair. Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare are spotlighting several June health programs. Expecting paren...

Mayor Gary Moore and City Manager Kasey Mitchell joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the city-wide cleanup on June 6th, upcoming road construction, the sidewalk reimbursement program, and Hog Days. Kewanee residents are encouraged to take part in city-wide Cleanup Day, which will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 7 AM until noon. Participants should ensure all items are bagged or boxed...

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss food safety, monthly CPR classes, free gun locks, the monthly outreach event at the Henry County Fair, ticks, safe sharps disposal, and insurance navigators. June is National Safety Month, and the Henry and Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare, are offering free gun locks at clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon t...

Sara Billiet joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the Summer reading program, getting a library card, magician Zach Purcell, and author Becca Kinzer. Summer is officially underway at the Kewanee Public Library, where the annual summer reading program has just kicked off and welcomes participants of all ages. Youth Services Manager Sarah Billiott highlights the annual program, which runs throu...

Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the patient transportation program. OSF HealthCare St. Luke’s continues to address barriers to local healthcare through its patient transportation program. Launched after a 2019 community health assessment revealed transportation as a major barrier, the hospital’s van service shuttles patients to and from medical appointments free of charge. F...

On Wake Up Tri-Counties, Deputy Assistant Police Chief Mike Minks joined Ken Peel and Jennifer Russell to share insights on the DAART program, which supports individuals battling addiction in Kewanee, Golf Outing, and National Night Out. The DAART program, revived through nearly $100,000 in grant funding, provides transportation for those seeking rehab and now includes neurofeedback therapy via li...

RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss Blood Pressure Awareness Month, Osteoporosis Awareness Month, No Tobacco Day, school and sports physicals, and insurance navigators. With summer underway, the Henry and Stark County Health Departments remind families that school and sports physicals are available all season at Kewanee and Toulon clinics. Students entering kindergarten, preschool...

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month, the 12 Communities in 12 Months Community Outreach Event in Galva, Blood Pressure Awareness Month, and Insurance Navigators. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare Clinics will be closed Monday,...

Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss upcoming events, road safety during the planting season, the Henry County Fair, and Mental Health Awareness Month. Planting season is underway in Henry County, though recent wet and cold weather has left some farmers feeling behind. Safety is top of mind, as farm equipment remains on the roads—drivers are urged...

Abilities Plus Director of Development Alejandro Alvarez joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the second annual Community Resource Fair on May 21, 2026. Abilities Plus is inviting the Kewanee community to its second annual Community Resource Fair on May 21st, from 4:30 to 6 PM at 1100 North East Street. The fair will feature over 26 organizations, including the Henry Stark County Health Depar...

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Felisha Rogers joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the services provided by Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), child abuse, child trafficking, and donations. At Braveheart Children’s Advocacy Center, a dedicated team is making a real difference for children and teens facing trauma from abuse or witnessing crimes. Previously, victims endured the pain of recounting their story to mul...

Diana Johnson joined Tom Katz on Wake Up Tri-Counties for the "Here's to Your Health" series, discussing services at Hammond-Henry Hospital. Spotlighting local healthcare, Diana Johnson, a respiratory therapist with nearly two decades at Hammond Henry Hospital, discussed her pivotal role in the pulmonary function department. She performs pulmonary function tests, which help diagnose breathing issu...