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In Kewanee, the United Way has rolled out the Shoes for Kids program, aiming to equip local students with new footwear for the upcoming school year. Families within the 2023 Federal Poverty Level guidelines qualify for this initiative, benefiting up to three children per household. Today's registration event is hosted at the Elks Lodge on North Tremont Street. Applicants can receive further assistance directly from the Kewanay Area United Way representatives. The shoes, sourced from Breedloves Sporting Goods, will be distributed in August, ensuring that children step into the new school term on the right foot.

Members of the Galva Rotary have partnered with the Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a public private partnership to repair the historic fence surrounding Bishop Hill Park. On Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday, June 5th, Rotary Club members, Tim Black and Mike Massie joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the project, how it started, and how they are raising funds to complete this historic renovation. There is currently a GoFundMe campaign, linked here, and there will be a Trivia Night Fundraiser on June 22nd at the Kewanee Elks Club. Doors open at 6 PM and the cost is $100 per team. A silent auction and 50/50 drawing will be held that night as well. All money raised will go toward the building materials for the fence. You can make reservations for the fundraiser by calling Rachel at 309-337-4849 or email [email protected].

It's been a few months since the conclusion of the City of Macomb's Small Business Competition Business Pitch Event, and second place finisher Anne Ingersoll is in the studio to talk about her experience in the SBC and provide an update on how her business, Bloom Macomb, is developing.

Bloom Macomb is a flower and plant shop that will be joining the Macomb business community soon; providing arrangements, plants, as well as a community space and giving opportunities for college students to take part in job shadows and internships.

To stay up to date on Bloom Macomb's progress, visit their Facebook page.