Week four of our Spring Sports Spectacular, The Boiler Shop with Sean Kernan and the voice of the Kewanee Boilermakers, Russ Hughes. This week we are talking about how weather has played havoc with the baseball, softball and track schedule for Kewanee this Spring. The few results we do have include the ever improving Kewanee Softball team starting to win, Kewanee baseball struggling, and stars emerging on the Kewanee Boys Track team. The Boiler Shop airs weekly, each Friday morning at 8:40 on RegionalMediaNews.com WKEI. 

Braveheart CAC will host their 2nd Annual Superhero 5k run/walk on April 27th at Baker Park, Kewanee. The event starts at 10:00am. Kids too can join in on the fun at the complimentary superhero run at 11am, complete with goody bags. Attractions range from a bounce house to face painting, alongside local exhibitor booths sharing resources. Several categories from under 9's to 70's and above have the chance to bag awards. Join in for a cause, dress as your favorite superhero, and enjoy an action-packed day, April 27th, 2024. 

Linda Blair from the Kewanee Area United Way was our guest on Wake Up Tri-Counties on Friday to talk about their Shoes for Kids initiative. The Kewanee Area United Way is teaming up with several local businesses to make sure local kids have shoes to wear to school. The need is greater than you think with the United Way setting a goal of filling 200 applications for new shoes, more than 200 pairs of shoes are being purchased. The Kewanee Area United Way has committed a substantial funding, pledging to match up to $6000 in donations. The program aims to distribute 200 pairs of shoes initially, with plans for expansion. Donations are welcomed at KAUW.org or by dropping by the United Way office at the Henry County Senior Center.

This week on The Good News, 3rd Grader Adi Guerrero taught us about National Inspiring Joy Day. 

Join the 22Mohawks Illinois chapter for their annual 5K Run/Ruck/Walk, Saturday, May 4th, supporting veteran and first responder suicide prevention. The event, located at the Sterling Township building, promises face painting, food, games and more. All proceeds will support the ongoing mission of helping veterans, first responders, and their families within the Illinois community.