Regional Media Podcast Network

Jill was with us in studio with information on The Women of Achievement Luncheon coming up in April, and ticket reservation is recommended and available now. We also talked about some other services The YWCA is involved with, and how you could become a part of.

Dallas Knack along with Meagan Rivera were in this morning to talk about the Jump Start program to help first time students get a head start on the registration process for summer/fall.

We also covered a review of Chocolate Rendezvous, and a few other things coming up.

Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel stopped by the Breakfast Club on KNIM Country 95.9 - 1580 and discussed progress on the South Main Improvement Project and other road Issues in and around Maryville>

The Environmental Health Practitioners at the Henry and Stark County Health Department are here to help make sure your spring and summer events are safe for everyone to enjoy. RaeAnn Tucker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties with Megan Washburn and Alex Lindbom to talk to event organizers, food vendors, and the public about making sure events are carried off safely this Spring and Summer. Vendors participating in outdoor events need to make sure and contact the Environmental Services Department at the Henry and Stark County Health Department prior to selling food items at events in Henry or Stark County. A license can be obtained by contacting the Health Department for further information at HenryStarkHealth.com or by calling 309-852-0197 option 4.

The Mayor of Galva, Rich Volkert, was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday morning. On Monday, the Galva City Council met at Galva City Hall with a series of items to discuss. First up was a brief tribute to a former Galva Mayor and City employee who passed away over the weekend. Then, Mayor Volkert discussed items that were on the agenda including talk of Economic Development, a potential deal with consultants regarding building up Galva's downtown, and the Mayor talked about and welcomed two new businesses in Galva that have recently started strong in the City. Mayor Rich Volkert was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on March 1st, 2023.

Michael Divine from the Internal Revenue Service was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. Michael joined WKEI to talk about a fast start to the filing season as hundreds of thousands of Americans have already begun to file taxes and get tax refunds. According to Michael, if you have not filed yet, there are some things to remember before you do such as making sure you have the correct forms to file, making certain you update anything that has changed since you last filed your taxes whether it was a move to a new home or other such significant life change that might affect your tax filing. Michael also reminds everyone that this year's Tax Deadline is not the traditional April 15th. Instead, you have until April 18th to file your taxes without penalties.

This morning we talked about The Shoppes at Grandon and the progress being made. Lots of great community events ahead, starting with Sip into Spring later this month.

Bridget Hinchee, the Natural Resources Coordinator at Argyle Lake State Park, returns to chat about the upcoming 25th Annual Maple Syrup Festival, which is returning to Argyle Lake State Park after a two-year hiatus.

The Maple Syrup festival returns Saturday, March 4th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with plenty of activities for attendees to take part in. 

For more information about events at Argyle Lake State Park, call the park visitor office at (309) 776-3422.

Sparks chats with Jamie Roth, the Public Relations Manager from the Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC), about the organization, services they offer including energy assistance, scholarships, and their Victim Services department which offers free counseling and medical and legal advocacy for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, as well as support for their loved ones. WIRC serves not just the citizens of McDonough County, but multiple surrounding communities including those in Hancock, Henderson,  Knox, and Warren counties.

For more information about WIRC or any of the services they offer, including their Victim Services department, visit their website at wirpc.org or give them a call at (309) 837-2997.

Sparks chats with Macomb Police Chief Jerel Jones and Acting Commander Jeff Hamer about business down at the Macomb Police Department, including the personnel recruiting initiatives and the Macomb Police Award and Promotion Ceremony coming up on Friday, March 3rd at the Macomb City Hall in the Community Room at noon.