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Whiteside County Health Department Update April 2nd.
April 02, 2020 16:11 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBCory Law and Dannie Hefner with COVID_19 update
State Sen. Jill Tracy on WLMD, April 2, 2020
April 02, 2020 14:56 - 8 minutes - 12 MBIllinois State Senator Jill Tracy called AM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt on 104.7 WLMD to discuss her request to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, asking him to open some of the state parks in Illinois during the "Stay at Home" order.
Mark Mikenas Kewanee Chamber COVID19
April 01, 2020 18:07 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Kewanee Chamber of Commerce is working to keep businesses informed about aid opportunities. Mark Mikenas, Kewanee Chamber Director, was our guest on People to People on Tuesday. Today at 5 Pm is the deadline for the DCEO Business Lottery for Hospitality businesses. Go to the Chamber website or the City of Kewanee website to find applications for the DCEO Business Lottery. And there are even more options for aid for small businesses as we discussed in this interview.
Macomb Mayor Inman on WLMD
April 01, 2020 18:01 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBOn April 1, Macomb Mayor Michael J. Inman called "PM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt" to update WLMD listeners on how the city is coping with the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore COVID19
April 01, 2020 17:54 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBKewanee Mayor Gary Moore wants people to adhere to the Shelter at Home order. The Mayor was our guest on WKEI following a very unique socially distanced, online budget meeting for the Kewanee City Council. The council met via the Zoom app on Tuesday evening. The Mayor assures listeners that essential City services remain in place and will remain in place throughout the shelter at home order which was extended by Governor Pritzker to April 30th.
Mike Perva Distance Learning Kewanee Schools
April 01, 2020 17:15 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBMike Perva is the IT Director for the Kewanee School District. The Google Classroom era of Kewanee Schools begins April 2nd. Students will now have online portals to get lessons from their teachers. 550 Chromebooks have been delivered to students in the district and additional chromebooks will be delivered. For those without internet access, paper packs of lessons have been assembled for delivery to students.
Henry And Stark County Health Department COVID19 Briefing
April 01, 2020 16:35 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBHenry County has received an F grade in social distancing. That according to a study cited by the Henry and Stark County Health Department during today's COVID-19 Briefing on WKEI. GPS data statewide was used to gauge social distancing across Illinois counties and it shows that people in Henry County are among those who are coming up short on following social distancing guidelines.
Don Gustafson QC Hive
April 01, 2020 16:17 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBDon Gustafson was looking for a way to help out musicians and venues where musicians play amid the COVID-19 closures. His search culminated in QC Hive, a Facebook group where members support each other and their businesses by donating a dollar to designated members. Each day, one person or business is chosen to feature on the Hive. Members donate 1 dollar or more, depending on their ability and desire, and if they cannot donate, they can share the post or invite others to the group to help out.
Whiteside County Health Dept with Cory and Emily
April 01, 2020 15:35 - 13 minutes - 22.6 MBWhiteside County Health Dept with Cory and Emily by Regional Media
Sauk Talk with Dallas and Eric
April 01, 2020 15:32 - 13 minutes - 23.3 MBSauk Talk with Dallas and Eric by Regional Media
Jennifer Peterson 4H Virtual Challenge
April 01, 2020 11:01 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MB4H directors across several counties are teaming up to keep kids engaged while away from their usual learning environment. The 4H groups in Henry, Rock Island, Mercer and Stark Counties are working together on the 4H Virtual Challenge. Each week is a different challenge for kids to participate in via the social media pages for their respective county 4H. 4H kids can win prizes and, more importantly, take part in learning challenges aimed to keep kids engaged in the learning process in a fun a...
Linda Blair Kewanee Area United Way Emergency Response
April 01, 2020 10:03 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBAfter a successful first attempt, the Kewanee Area United Way is ready to go again with their emergency supplies drive. Linda Blair from the Kewanee Area United Way talks about the supplies, Cleaning Products and Personal Hygiene products, the success of the first run and how people can apply to receive the emergency supplies on the next go around.
RaeAnn Tucker Health Department COVID19 Briefing 03302020
March 30, 2020 16:21 - 13 minutes - 17.8 MBRaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department joined WKEI for our Daily Briefing on COVID-19. There are now two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Henry County and the Health Department is following CDC and IDPH guidelines as protocol for aiding the patients and following up with anyone the patients came in close contact with.
Al Curry Stark County Board And COVID19
March 30, 2020 16:05 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBStark County is one of the lucky few counties that currently does not have a confirmed case of COVID-19 but that is not stopping them from being prepared. We talked with Stark County Board Chairman Al Curry about the County emergency response and how the County Board is doing all they can to support their joint effort with the Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Schnepple.
Dr Cliff Martin OSF COVID19 Update
March 30, 2020 15:47 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBDr Cliff Martin is the Chief Medical Officer at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center. We spoke with Dr Martin about the ongoing OSF response and preparation for COVID-19. There are currently 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Henry County and we talked to Dr Martin about what the response might look like if these were patients at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center.
Kevin Daugherty Ag In The Classroom
March 27, 2020 17:14 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBWith COVID-19 keeping kids out of school, many parents are seeking home-schooling options. Illinois Ag in the Classroom has resources available for parents looking for ways to keep kids learning away from school. Kevin Daugherty with Illinois Ag in the Classroom was our guest.
Gary Bradley 03262020
March 27, 2020 16:19 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBKewanee City Manager Gary Bradley says the City of Kewanee prepared as much as possible and was ready as a city could be as COVID-19 began to creep further into the state. Essential services such as police and fire as well as trash pick up are continuing and the City is offering resources to help local businesses struggling under Shelter at Home orders and the closure of most public areas.
Henry And Stark Health Dept Daily Brief COVID19
March 27, 2020 16:03 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBHenry County is extending their disaster declaration related to COVID-19. Stark County is expected to follow suit. This is mostly a formality to keep resources fully available to the Emergency Management team. This as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Illinois as do the number of deaths.
Doug Allen Nash, Looking Ahead to Good Times
March 27, 2020 09:16 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDoug Allen Nash, the drive behind "The Official Johnny Cash Tribute Band", shares his thoughts on the days situation, and has a positive outlook down the road.
Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - Offering Scholarships
March 26, 2020 17:34 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBDonna Braida of Perry Memorial Hospital's Auxiliary told WZOE morning show host Paul Bomleny about several scholarships they're offering and discussed the many benefits the auxiliary provides to members and the hospital.
Kris Noble
March 26, 2020 16:56 - 3 minutes - 2.01 MBRock River Lumber and Grain Donation to assist area food banks.
John Taylor Levitt Amp Music Series
March 26, 2020 16:31 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBThe Levitt Amp Galva Music Series is set to return this Summer, if all goes well. For the first time the 10 week concert series is now a 12 week series with two more weeks of Concerts added to the series for 2020. Once again it's an eclectic lineup featuring rock, blues, world music and even a marching band. John Taylor is one of the organizers of the Levitt Amp Galva Music Series and he introduced us to the lineup.
Barbara Love Kewanee Library Website
March 26, 2020 16:19 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBMany people are missing out on their regular visits to the Kewanee Public Library during this COVID-19 shutdown but you don't have to miss out on many library services. The Kewanee Public Library has plenty of services available at www.kewaneelibrary.org that are free to any visitor as well as those exclusive to Library cardholders.
Henry And Stark County HD Daily Briefing COVID19
March 26, 2020 16:02 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBRaeAnn Tucker from the Health Department wants to remind people not to get complacent regarding COVID-19. The fact that neither Henry or Stark County has a positive test yet might lead some to a false sense of security. The Health Department wants to remind everyone to stick to the Shelter at Home order by the Governor. It's the best way to beat COVID-19. Essential travel only, No more than 1 or 2 people from a family at any time. Flatten the curve and COVID-19 can be beaten.
Henry And Stark County Health Department COVID19
March 25, 2020 16:40 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBRaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Department was joined by Jannell Steffen, Home Services Supervisor for the Health Department to talk about how in home care services are ongoing and the precautions taken to keep patients and staff healthy and safe from COVID-19.
Jo Frost Supernanny COVID19
March 25, 2020 15:57 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIf you're a parent who has struggled with how to talk to your child about COVID-19, Supernanny, Jo Frost is offering some tough love and solid advice. Jo Frost joined us for some really solid advice for helping kids in the time of Shelter at Home and COVID-19.
Macomb Mayor Michael Inman on WLMD
March 25, 2020 15:19 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBMacomb Mayor Michael Inman called in to AM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt on 104.7 WLMD on Wednesday morning (March 25) to discuss the city's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Rich Volkert Galva City Council
March 25, 2020 11:09 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Galva City Council managed to meet on Monday evening with a very difficult agenda. The City made the hard to choice to create a $10.00 tax to help pay for ambulance service in the City. We talked about the ambulance situation in Galva as well as the City response to COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Krista Wynes Heart Hunter
March 24, 2020 18:20 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBKrista Wynes didn't set out to create a global phenomenon but that's what's happening with Heart Hunters. With so many stuck at home due to quarantine and social distancing, Krista thought it would be fun to create a game for kids. She posted on Facebook asking friends to put hearts in their windows for kids to look for when they were out for walks. From there, Heart Hunters was born. Heart Hunters is a Facebook page which has grown to a global community of people sharing photos of their home...
Anderson And Mccombie
March 24, 2020 17:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSenator Neil with Representative Tony McCombie discuss Illinois state preparedness for COVID19 response.
Henry County Health Department Daily COVID19 Briefing
March 24, 2020 16:49 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBRaeAnn Tucker and Heather Aldred, Registered Nurse and Maternal and Child Health Services Supervisor joined WKEI for our Daily COVID-19 Briefing. Today, we discussed WIC services. WIC services continue to be available from the Health Department during this time of COVID-19 but under abnormal circumstances.
Princeton Mayor - COVID - 19 Update
March 23, 2020 21:57 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBPrinceton Mayor Joel Quiram visited with Wake Up Princeton host Paul Bomleny on WZOE 1490-AM and princetonnewsnow.com to give a COVID-19 update.
Rep Cheri Bustos COVID19
March 23, 2020 18:14 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBRepresentative Cheri Bustos joined WKEI on Monday to talk about the effort to combat COVID-19. In our interview Representative Bustos addressed how quickly aid will be coming for small businesses and their employees. Representative Bustos also discussed her recent visit to OSF Healthcare where she witnessed firsthand the tele-health innovations being created by OSF. Rep. Bustos also discussed financial relief for OSF given the resources the hospital group has put into the fight against COVID-...
Barbara Love Library Fines
March 23, 2020 16:14 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBBarbara Love, Director of the Kewanee Public Library announced on WKEI on Monday that the Library is going fine free. The Kewanee Public Library is eliminating fines and late fees as of April 1st officially. That said, due to the Coronavirus, the forgiving of late fees has already begun. If you have a late item, all that you have to do is return it to have your library card restored. Going forward, those who fail to return an item after 30 days will have their ability to take items from the l...
HCSC Health Dept Daily Briefing 03232020
March 23, 2020 15:26 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThere are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Henry or Stark County. With that said, this can create a false sense of security for some and RaeAnn Tucker Marshall from the Henry and Stark County Health Department addressed that in today's briefing. Rae Ann Tucker Marshall took us through the Governor's Shelter at Home Executive Order during today's briefing. And finally, a reminder to not take the whole family when going shopping, just one person or two. It's merely a best practice for ke...
Marshall Jones County Response To COVID19
March 23, 2020 12:42 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBOn Friday, Marshall Jones, Chairman of the Henry County Board, talked COVID-19 on WKEI. Mr Jones was our guest on People to People and talked about the remarkable preparation and planning undertaken by Henry County First Responders. Mr Jones quoted from an inspirational devotional and spent time praising the work of Henry County Emergency Management Director Mat Schnepple who has led the County response.
Linda Blair Eddie Tolliver COVID19
March 23, 2020 09:43 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Kewanee Area United Way and the Salvation Army are pulling together their resources to help those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak. Linda Blair from the Kewanee Area United Way tells WKEI that they have begun gathering supplies and with the aid of the Salvation Army they will begin to deploy those supplies to those in need. With the help of sponsors, the Kewanee Area United Way is gathering non-perishable food products as well as hygiene products that will be put into care packages an...
032020Swanson CoronavirusUpdate
March 20, 2020 16:55 - 3 minutes - 4.65 MBState Representative Dan Swanson sent a message to constituents this morning regarding new resources available for information regarding COVID-19.
Henry County Health Department Daily COVID19 Briefing 03202020
March 20, 2020 16:34 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn today's Henry and Stark County Health Department Daily Briefing our guests were Matt Schnepple and Dwayne Stephens. Matt Schnepple is the Director of the Office of Emergency Management for Henry County. Dwayne Stephens is Administrator of the Henry and Stark County Health Department. There continues to be no cases on COVID-19 in Henry or Stark County but planning and preparation are ongoing. Listen to today's briefing below...
Pam Bates And Paula Patty The Most Amazing Harvest
March 20, 2020 16:21 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBPam Bates lost her beloved husband Carl but not before he was able to see how incredibly beloved and respected he was in his community.On September 25th of 2015, 40 plus local farmers with 10 combines and other equipment came together to bring in Carl's harvest in a single day. This amazing act of kindness and compassion is captured in the book The Most Amazing Harvest written by Pam and her sister Paula Patty.
Bureau County Food Pantry Manager - Switch To Curbside Service
March 20, 2020 01:13 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThe Bureau County Food Pantry in Princeton is making changes due to the COVID-19 threat. Vanessa Hoffeditz, Food Pantry Manager, says out of concern for their clients, volunteers, staff and the community at large, the pantry has switched to curbside service to support social distancing, effective until further notice. Hoffeditz spoke with Paul Bomleny on "Wake Up Princeton" on WZOE 1490-AM and princetonnewsnow.com.
Henry Stark Health Department COVID19
March 19, 2020 15:26 - 15 minutes - 21 MBEach weekday for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, WKEI will be bringing you an update from the Henry and Stark County Health Department. Listen live weekdays at 8:10 for the daily briefing and after the morning show you can listen here, in podcast form, to our daily discussion of the most up to date and necessary information from the Henry and Stark County Health Department.
Julie Landwehr Abilities Plus
March 19, 2020 12:37 - 6 minutes - 8.96 MBJulie Landwehr from Abilities Plus joined WKEI on Wednesday to talk about how COVID-19 has led to the suspension of services at Abilites Plus, clients are being aided at home instead of at Abilities Plus. Also, the Abilities Plus Resale shop will remain closed until further notice.
Henry Stark Health Dept COVID19
March 19, 2020 10:28 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBThe message is that testing is for those who need it. That from RaeAnn Tucker Marshall from the Henry and Stark County Health Department. RaeAnn was our guest on WKEI on Wednesday along with Sandy Sommar, Director of Clinic Services.
Cornerstone Credit Union - Rock Solid Advice February 2020
March 19, 2020 02:50 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBEach month, Cornerstone Credit Union joins the WSDR morning show to share the latest financial advice.
Cornerstone Credit Union - Rock Solid Advice January 2020
March 19, 2020 02:42 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEach month, Cornerstone Credit Union joins the WSDR morning show to share the latest financial advice.
Councilman Mike Komnick COVID19 Kewanee
March 18, 2020 18:24 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBCouncilman Mike Komnick was our guest on People to People on Wednesday to talk about the City of Kewanee response to COVID-19, the future of City meetings and his efforts to create a new litter pick up day in Kewanee.
Annaleah Emm Stark County Farm Bureau Farm And COVID19
March 18, 2020 17:08 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MBAnnaleah Emm is leaving her position as Executive Director of the Stark County Farm Bureau. Annaleah made the announcement public in an interview with WKEI on Tuesday. According to Annaleah, she has accepted a position with People's National Bank of Kewanee and is moving home to work with her family farm. Annaleah was joined on WKEI Emily Smith who will be taking over as of next week in Stark County. Annaleah made the announcement of her departure while also announcing, unfortunately, that th...
Dave Clark Kewanee Back When
March 17, 2020 18:37 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBOur great friend Dave Clark joined WKEI to remind us all that despite the strangeness of the current news cycle and the disruption of daily life, today was indeed, St Patrick's Day and with that came a new edition of our series, Kewanee Back When. On this March episode, we talk about St Patrick's Day and specifically, a legend of Kewanee's own St Patrick's Day celebrations, the one and the only, Dinny O'Donnell...