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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...
Dr Chris Sullens Kewanee Schools COVID19
March 17, 2020 17:14 - 15 minutes - 21 MBDr Chris Sullens, Superintendent of Kewanee Schools talks about how Kewanee Schools are working to help students during COVID-19 Shutdown.
COVID19 update with WCHD
March 17, 2020 16:18 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBIn studio with Public Health Administrator Cheryl Lee, Dr. Stanley and Emily from The WCHD, and Sterling Mayor Skip Lee and City manager Scott Schumard, with information on the county and city status during COVID19 protocol.
Kris Noble, Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
March 17, 2020 16:03 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MBKris Noble discusses business adaptions, and community information from the chamber during COVID19 restrictions.
Abby Lotz OSF Healtcare CLARE Digital Health Tool
March 17, 2020 11:42 - 6 minutes - 9.45 MBIn an effort to encourage people not to flood local hospitals, OSF Healthcare has launched a new online digital assistant that can help patients determine if their symptoms align with COVID-19 and whether they need to go to the hospital. Abby Lotz, Vice President for Digital Care at OSF Healthcare introduced Clare, the online digital assistant at OSFHealthcare.org in an appearance on WKEI's Tuned In program on Monday, March 16th.
Princeton Mayor Joel Quiram - Latest Action By City To Slow Spread Of COVID-19
March 17, 2020 03:54 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPrinceton Mayor Joel Quiram visited with WZOE's Paul Bomleny to discuss the latest actions taken by the city to slow the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19.
Macomb Mayor Michael Inman Says City Making Ready for COVID-19
March 16, 2020 18:24 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBMacomb Mayor Michael Inman visited PM Macomb and chatted with Bill Schmalfeldt about the city's efforts to get ready for the COVID-19 virus.
Esther Joy King-Candidate For Congress
March 13, 2020 20:45 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBEsther Joy King is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in District 17 where she hopes to unseat Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in November.
Esther Joy King Candidate For Congress
March 13, 2020 19:15 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBEsther Joy King is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in District 17 where she hopes to unseat Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in November.
Village Of Neponset Park Project
March 13, 2020 18:59 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Village of Neponset is working toward a matching grant from the State of Illinois that will allow the Village to make improvements at Scott Park in Neponset. Those improvements include a new pavillion among other amenities. The Village has begun a GoFundMe campaign to raise $25,000 that will go toward a matching grant. The overall goal of the fundraiser is actually closer to $100,000 which would include a new installment in tribute to Neponset veterans. Mayor Dave Mueller, Jon Pickering a...
Artist Marisa Boyd & Gallery Director John Iocca - March Exhibit at Prairie Arts Center
March 13, 2020 18:56 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBMarisa Boyd is exhibiting at the Prairie Arts Center Gallery during the month of March. She and Gallery Director John Iocca recently joined morning show host Paul Bomleny on WZOE's "Wake Up Princeton".
Village Of Neponset Park Fundraiser
March 13, 2020 17:01 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBToday on Tuned In, the Mayor of Neponset, Dave Mueller along with John Pickering and Marty Golby were our guests on the Friday, March 13th edition of Tuned In. The Village of Neponset is raising money to improve their parks and include a tribute to Neponset veterans.
McDonough County Sheriff Nick Petitgout Visits AM Macomb
March 13, 2020 16:27 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBMcDonough County Sheriff Nick Petitgout talks about what he called misguided efforts to end the practice of cash bail in Illinois when he visited AM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt Friday morning (March 13).
Straight Talk on COVID-19
March 13, 2020 16:20 - 8 minutes - 11 MBTo share good information, you need good sources. With as many misconceptions about COVID-19, we went to the local experts: Lynette Cole, Director of the McDonough/Schuyler County Health Department; Pat Osterman from McDonough District Hospital; Edgar Rodrigues and Katie Colon from McDonough County Emergency and Disaster Services.
Jon Decker Fox News The White House 03122020
March 12, 2020 18:02 - 5 minutes - 7.49 MBJon Decker joined WKEI live from the White House following up on President Trump's address to the nation Wednesday night regarding COVID-19
Buda Library Director Peg Norton-Foster On Referendum
March 12, 2020 17:56 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBVoters in Manlius, Macon and Concord townships will decide on March 17 whether to make Buda’s Mason Memorial Library a district library. If the referendum is rejected, the library would likely close sometime next year. Library Director Peg Norton-Foster joined Paul Bomleny on "Wake Up Princeton" to discuss the important issue before voters.
Taylor Hager Braveheart CAC 03122020
March 12, 2020 16:49 - 13 minutes - 19 MBTaylor Hager from Braveheart Children's Advocacy Center joined WKEI to talk about receiving the Regional Media Hometown Hope grant for the month of March. Braveheart Children's Advocacy will be featured throughout the month of March on all Regional Media stations inviting you to help them with their mission to help protect children who have suffered abuse. That's what Braveheart is all about, advocacy for children who have suffered abuse. The trained counselors at Braveheart are called in by ...
Mike Eddy
March 12, 2020 14:56 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBColchester Alderman Mike Eddy chats with WLMD's Bill Schmalfeldt on AM Macomb, March 12.
Whitney Thomson Talks Women in Business Conference on Macomb News Now, WLMD
March 12, 2020 09:31 - 4 minutes - 6.62 MBWhitney Thomson from Western Illinois University visited AM Macomb on 104.7 WLMD Wednesday (Mar. 11) to discuss an upcoming Women in Business Conference at WIU.
Arin Peterson - Liberty Village Reacts To Coronavirus
March 11, 2020 20:50 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBArin Peterson, Marketing Director at Liberty Village of Princeton, visited the WZOE studios recently. She was on "Wake Up Princeton" with morning host Paul Bomleny...
Tuned In Podcast Katie Laleman HCFB 03112020
March 11, 2020 16:50 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Henry County Farm Bureau has their latest Market Outlook Seminar happening on Thursday, March 12th at Lavender Crest Winery and you still have time to attend. Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau was our guest on the Tuned In Podcast on Wednesday, March 11th and told our host that they can still get farmers and agri-business owners into the meeting but they need to call soon. Call 309-937-2411 and let Katie know that you would like to attend the Market Outlook Seminar. The He...
WKEI National News Spotlight Podcast Dr Edward Peters 03112020
March 11, 2020 16:17 - 5 minutes - 7.99 MBDr Edward Peters, Fox News Radio expert joined WKEI in the national news spotlight to discuss the unusual topic of A.I Super-Intelligence and the danger it may or more likely may not hold, in the near future.
Sterling Noon Rotary
March 11, 2020 16:14 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBJohn Gvozdjak in studio at WSDR with Rotary update.
Joel Quiram and Annette Schnabel - Perry Memorial Hospital Update
March 10, 2020 20:52 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBPrinceton Mayor Joel Quiram and Perry Memorial Hospital President/CEO Annette Schnabel visited the WZOE studios recently. They spent some time on air with Wake Up Princeton host Paul Bomleny.
State Rep Dan Swanson - WKEI
February 14, 2020 00:05 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBOn the Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, edition of Tuned In, Katie Laleman from the Henry County Farm Bureau was joined by State Representative Dan Swanson to discuss meetings being held on March 2nd regarding Farm Assessments in Henry, Bureau and Knox County.