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Buddy Walk, a nationwide charity that supports people with Down Syndrome, is now being brought to Kewanee for an event this October. Kali Stoops is one of the organizers of Buddy Walk Kewanee and she joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Thursday, August 31st to explain the concept behind Buddy Walk and her personal connection via her daughter, Lottie, the inspiration for bringing Buddy Walk to Kewanee. You can take part and help support those with Down Syndrome by going to the Buddy Walk Kewanee Facebook page and getting registered to participate. They're also accepting volunteers as well. Buddy Walk Kewanee is set for October 14th, in Windmont Park.

Greg talks about the phase 1 of the South Main project, bids for phase 2, and the ribbon cutting ceremony

Mayor Inman returns to the studio to talk about City of Macomb business including the Community Development Block Grant;  updates on the renovations and upgrades occurring in the Public Works Department, namely the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Water Treatment Plant, as well updates on the road resurfacing projects. 

Mayor Inman also discusses the success of the Downtown Block Party that took place on August 25th, and looks forward to the upcoming Community Walkthrough with the WIU students.

To stay up to date on events happening in Macomb, visit the City of Macomb and Downtown Macomb Facebook pages.

Coach Webb Looks at Last Fridays game with Blair Oaks, and  talks about this weeks game with Harrisonville

The Galva City Council met on Monday evening and Mayor Rich Volkert joined WKEI on Wednesday morning to talk about the meeting. A vigorous disagreement emerged during Monday's meeting over a proposal regarding regulating what and where parking and storage can be done on residential property. More than 100 residents signed a petition opposing the regulation which to this point was only a discussion item. The Mayor also talked about ongoing projects, the huge success of The Back Road Music Festival and upcoming events in the City of Galva.

The Kewanee City Council met on Monday night and on Tuesday, Mayor Gary Moore joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about Monday's meeting. In our conversation, the Mayor welcomed a new member to our Kewanee Police Department. Lauren Roof was sworn in on Monday evening during the Kewanee City Council Meeting. In new business, the Mayor discussed needed repairs at the North Water Treatment, as well as bids for sidewalk repair in the City, and new vehicles for both the Kewanee Police Department and the Kewanee Fire Department.

Late fees are waived and teams can now sign up to play in Mr. T's 3 on 3 Hoop Jam on Saturday, September 2nd, all the way up to tip off. Harry Russell, one of the organizers of the Mr T's 3 on 3 Hoop Jam, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday morning to get the word out that you can still get your team into the three on three. Kids teams are especially urged to sign up and help fill the brackets this weekend. Harry Russell talked to WKEI about organizing the tournament and paying tribute to Hoopla, the three on three tournament that used to be held in Kewanee years ago. Sign up is open right up until tip off Saturday morning in Northeast Park. Details are available on the Mr T's Three on Three Hoop Jam Facebook page.

Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer returns to the studio to talk about some helpful extreme heat tips, as well as advice for new and returning WIU students.