What is philanthropy? Here's a hint, it goes beyond just raising money or donating money to a cause. Philanthropy is a philosophy of helping, a dedication to causes for those in need. Cathy Foes with the OSF Healthcare Foundation joined Wake Up Tri-Counties alongside Samantha Rux to talk about what Philanthropy means to the OSF Healthcare Foundation and its team of dedicated professionals whose philanthropic efforts on behalf of OSF patients make a difference in the lives of those in need every day.

Have you ever wanted to dominate a trivia night? Austin Rogers is here to help. The former Multi-time Jeopardy Champion has spent his entire career dominating trivia nights when he wasn't the man leading those trivia nights as host. Now, he's written the definitive guide to Pub Trivia, guaranteed to help you stand out at the next Trivia night you attend. The book is called "The Ultimate Book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar." Austin Rogers was our guest on Wake Up TriCounties.

Musician and Singer Angela Meyer will be performing live at the Elks Lodge in Kewanee on Saturday night at 7 Pm. The concert, being put on by Heartland Connections, is a benefit for Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, a cause close to Angela's heart ever since she witnessed the generous giving to that cause at The Back Road Music Festival last year. Angela talked with Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday morning about Honor Flight, her music career, writing songs, and so much more. As for the Honor Flight fundraiser, doors at the Elks Club in Kewanee open at 6:00 Pm for a Potluck where you can bring and share a dish. The cost to enter is a donation of any amount with a suggested donation of $10.00 to $20.00. ALL proceeds from the concert go to Honor Flight.

The Henry County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced that applications are once again being accepted for several foundation scholarships. Henry County residents planning to go into an Agricultural field are encouraged to visit the Henry County Farm Bureau website and click on the Farm Bureau Foundation tab to find out more about what is available in terms of Farm Bureau Scholarships. Katie Laleman discussed the scholarship and the application criteria on Wake Up Tri-Counties this week. Katie also talked about the upcoming Women in Agriculture conference happening at the end of March in Rock Island.

Singer Angela Meyer is performing in Kewanee this weekend. Meyer, a country artist by trade, has been touring the country but is headed back to Kewanee this weekend to help raise money for a terrific cause. Jason Bates of Heartland Connections spoke with Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday about the concert which benefits Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. The concert starring Angela Meyer will take place on Saturday, March 12th, at the Elks Lodge in Kewanee. Doors open at 6 Pm for a potluck dinner and the show begins at 7 Pm. Feel free to bring a dish to share at the potluck. Entry is by donation with a suggested donation of $10 to $20 dollars but any amount donated will give you entry to the show. ALL proceeds are being donated to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.

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Quarter Madness is this Friday, March 1tth, at the Elks Lodge in Kewanee. Dianne Packee and Carrie Boelens joined Wake Up Tri-Counties on Tuesday to talk about what is up for auction and how you can bid and support local charities and events including The Prairie Chicken Arts Festival. Paddles are for sale now including $40.00 panels that give you a chance to win the whole night at Quarter Madness. Platinum paddles enter you to win all night long at Quarter Madness Friday night. $20.00 Gold Paddles and unlimited numbers of White Paddles are all for sale now at the Quarter Madness headquarters directly across from the Red Apple in Kewanee.

Tonight on Investigation Discovery its the series premiere of a brand new true crime investigation show, Crime Scene Confidential. Hosted by CSI and Forensics Expert Alina Burroughs, the show will take a look at some of the biggest crimes of recent memory through the lens of science, specifically forensics and crime scene investigation. The series debuts at 8 Pm ET 7Pm Central time on Investigation Discovery and will be streaming on the Discovery Plus streaming service.

March is National Nutrition Month and with that designation we were lucky to be joined in studio by Dietitian Sara Umphleet with OSF Saint Luke Medical Center. Sara, along with Samantha Rux, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to give you some tips on how to improve your nutrition that are still tasty and fun. Sara offered several tips for tasty foods that can provide a substitute for your less nutritious choices without losing the kind of taste you enjoy. Improved nutrition is good for all aspects of your health and it can taste great as well.