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Tim Pletkovich joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the upcoming Zoom presentation at Kewane Public Library with descendants of two U.S. Presidents. The Kewanee Public Library is set to host an engaging Zoom event with two notable descendants of U.S. Presidents. On April 7, author and historian Tim Pletkovich will lead a discussion featuring Philip Smucker, a distant relative of George Washington and an accomplished war correspondent, alongside Ulysses Grant Dietz, a descendant of Ulysses S. Grant. They will explore several U.S. presidents' unique ancestral heritages and cultural influences, tracing their roots back to various regions of Britain. Smucker and Dietz bring their expertise and distinguished backgrounds, promising a captivating look into the historical connections that shaped America.

Russ Hughes joined Jennifer Russell in the Sav-A-Lot Studio for the April 4, 2025, edition of The Boiler Shop on Wake Up Tri-Counties. Russ talked about baseball, softball, and track. Congratulations to Bill Breedlove for being chosen as the 2025 Kewanee Outstanding Citizen. 

Samantha Rux joined Wake Up Tri-Counties with guests Tyler Russell and Trent Goodale to announce that OSF Saint Luke is the best energy-rated facility in the OSF Healthcare system. Trent and Tyler are mission partners in the maintenance department at OSF Saint Luke. In an impressive achievement, OSF Saint Luke has secured top honors as the best energy-rated facility within the esteemed OSF Healthcare system. With a remarkable energy-saving rating of 96 out of 100, the facility is on a steady path toward perfection. Mission partners Tyler Russell and Trent Goodale in the maintenance department have been instrumental in this success. Goodale highlighted Russell's dedication, which not only elevated their rating but also successfully redirected funds to enhance patient care. Their ultimate goal remains efficient resource utilization, ensuring every dollar stretches further for the benefit of healthcare services.

BreAnne Bryner, Sergeant Andrew Kingdon, and Chief Steve Kijanowski from the Kewanee Police Department joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about fundraising efforts to buy ROTH ID Tags in bulk to give away with car seat checks. The Kewanee Police Department, in collaboration with Amber Patch-Troxell of Farmers Insurance, is thrilled to offer free ROTH ID Tags for children. These tags are crucial in emergencies, offering a Universal Emergency Contact Identification System. They transform into ID bracelets to aid first responders if a driver is incapacitated in a crash. Parents can obtain a tag by having their car seat checked by Certified Passenger Safety Technicians or by attending a free event at City Hall on April 27, 2025, from 12-4 PM. The ROTH ID Tags are a $20 value. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child's safety. Find out more about ROTH ID Tags here.