Regional Media Podcast Network

Mike and Betty were in to talk about the area Rotary Clubs involved with End Polio Now.

Kris stopped by to give us a review of The Fiesta Day Parade, and talked about a few things coming up.

Coach Webb visits to talk about last weeks 46-42 victory over St. Pius X and This Weeks Homecoming game with Cameron.

Kewanee third grader, Moses Throneberg brings us The Good News about National String Cheese Day.

Several months ago, I stumbled over a story about an artist named Richard Estes. Kewanee was mentioned as his birthplace and it got me curious. I sent a message to our friend and Kewanee Back When co-host, Dave Clarke who just happened to recognize the name. In fact, he'd written an article in the Star Courier nearly 30 years ago about artist Richard Estes, born in Kewanee but having grown up in Sheffield. On this edition of Kewanee Back When, we reflect on Richard Estes, his unique artform, and the 6 Degrees of Kewanee, a phenomenon that both Dave and Sean have seen first hand: seeing something regarding Kewanee in a place where you don't expect it.

Dr. Chris Sullens, Kewanee School District Superintendent, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday to discuss Monday's Kewanee School Board Meeting. The conversation first covered the approval of the new fiscal year budget for the school district. The Superintendent talked about a pair of costly projects and about projects that are now underway for the school district with the approval of the new budget. We also discussed the ongoing negotiations between the school district and the Kewanee Education Association and Dr. Sullens stated that negotiations will continue on Wednesday afternoon. He also discussed what he and members of the school board called 'misinformation' that has been part of the conversation surrounding the negotiations.

Mayor Inman is in the studios to chat with Sparks about the events of the jam-packed Art, Wind, & Fire Festival weekend including the WIU Mega Reunion, Forgottonia 50th Anniversary Celebration, the Balloon Glow, and the Gazebo Art Festival. 

They also discuss some Public Works developments, as well as looking forward to even more events happening in Macomb in October. To stay up to date on events and City of Macomb developments, visit the City of Macomb or Unforgettable Forgottonia websites.

Scoot provided a review of the city council meeting and other issues around the area.

It's that time of the year, time to get a flu shot. OSF Saint Luke Medical Center is committed to making this as easy as possible by going directly to the schools and setting up flu shot clinics for kids. This week, parents will be receiving in the mail, a consent form to let the school know whether or not, their child will be getting a flu shot at the upcoming clinics at each school in the Kewanee School District. We've said it before, and we will keep saying it as our guest, Nurse Jesses Sopiars, stated best, the flu shot does not give you the flu. You are not getting sick from the flu shot. That said, the flu shot is fully optional. Parents can choose not to sign the consent form and their child won't get a flu shot. The flu shot is highly recommended but it is not mandatory.

Food, music and dancing, that's what you need to know about Jordbruksdarna in Bishop Hill, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, September 23rd and 24th. Food and Dancing are in the spot light on 'Ag Days' weekend but there events for everyone at Jordbruksdagarna. For instance, the brilliant Brian Fox Ellis will be on hand to portray the life of John Deere, famed tractor maker and icon to farmers everywhere. Ellis as John Deere is one of many events over the weekend that also includes live musical performance, re-creations of historic events, and some of the best food in the area, including Uncle Bud's Cider Slush. You can here more about plans for Jordbruksdagarna this weekend in our conversation with Todd Dedecker from the Bishop Hill Historic Site.