http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news 20 Latest News Articles 2013-05-25T09:11:29Z

David Harris from the Black Hawk College Community Education Center was on the May 24th edition of People to People on WKEI [audio:52413BHECEC.mp3]David Harris[/audio] 

2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78838

Kewanee Garden Club President Nancy DeLathouwer appeared on the May 24th edition of Tuned In on WKEI [audio:52413KewaneeGardenClub.mp3]Nancy DeLathouwer[/audio]  

2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78829

Farmers in Stark County are making progress with the corn planting season. Stark County Farm Bureau Manager Jake Anderson says farmers there are roughly matching the statewide average when it comes to corn planting… [audio:may24starkcountypl...

Bob McKee 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78764

The United States Post Office in Kewanee has some job openings for some part time rural carrier routes. Kewanee Postmaster Gayle Whitmore says they would like to fill the positions as soon as possible… [audio:may24postofficejobopenings.mp3]G...

Bob McKee 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78763

The nation will pause to observe Memorial Day on Monday and that will lead to some schedule changes. In Kewanee, City Hall and the Transfer Station will be closed for the day. There will be no landscape waste pick up on Monday however no change in t...

Bob McKee 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78761

The Memorial Day Weekend marks the first Holiday of the summer season and the Kewanee Police Department, like other law enforcement agencies will continue their click it or ticket campaign. Kewanee Police Chief Jim Dison says it will continue to be ...

Bob McKee 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78759

Talking on cell phones has become a normal part of life but lawmakers are trying to restrict cell phone usage in vehicles.  They're moving a bill that would ban people from holding their phones while they're driving.  That means drivers wou...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78757

The Boys Scouts of America is opening its membership rolls for gay boys.  The national organization made the announcement yesterday, clearing the way for gay boys all across Illinois and across the nation to join the group.  Gary Mertz, wit...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-24T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78756

The annual Hog Festival celebration will be held this year from August 30 through September 2nd and while that’s a little ways away, some of the early deadlines are fast approaching. Larry Flannery with the Hog Days Committee says the deadline...

Bob McKee 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78602

The Kewanee Park District is announcing plans for the opening of the Family Oasis Aquatic Center for the first week in June. Park District Director of Parks and Recreation Brian Johnson says the exact opening date will depend on the weather…...

Bob McKee 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78600

Sex education is causing a bit of a rift  in the legislature.  A new bill would require schools that teach Sex Ed to include lessons on contraceptive methods, including abstinence, for kids in 6th through 12th grades.  Supporters say k...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78598

Lawmakers are split on whether the speed limit on rural interstates should be increased to 70-miles an hour.  Some argue it'll be safer for drivers and that it would even boost revenues for the state as people drive through on road trips.  ...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78597

A new deal on concealed carry will get a hearing today.  State reps will hear the details of the newest additions in the bill, which include bans on guns in parks, athletic fields, and on public transit systems.  It would also cost 150-buck...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78596

Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says the Senate version of pension reform is more sensible than the House bill.  She says the bill can be justified on a constitutional basis because it gives workers and retirees the option to choose their own reti...

Mike Cocquit 2013-05-23T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78595

Bob McKee visits with Larry Flannery from the Hog Days Committee during the May 22nd edition of People to People on WKEI [audio:52213HogDaysCommittee.mp3]Larry Flannery[/audio] 

2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78520

Bob McKee visits with Henry County Housing Authority Director Kate Barton during the May 22nd edition to Tuned In on WKEI  [audio:52213HCHA.mp3]Kate Barton[/audio]

2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78518

The recent Emerald Ash Borer meeting in Kewanee went well with lot’s of valuable information about the EAB and it’s effects on Ash Trees. Martha Smith is a Horticulture Educator with the University of Illinois Extension and she says the ...

Bob McKee 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78436

Stark County Schools will hold graduation on Friday evening for the elementary and on Sunday afternoon for the High School. Stark County Superintendent of Schools Mr. Jerry Klooster says there will be 70 high school graduates and for some, it might...

Bob McKee 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78432

Illinois Conservation Police are reminding boaters to practice safety as boating season gets underway.  They have a simple straightforward message, “Wear It!”  Illinois law requires that personal floatation devices – life ...

Scott Mighell 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78429

Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider recently congratulated the “2013 Airport of the Year” award recipients.  Eight Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Moline, for their accomplis...

Scott Mighell 2013-05-22T05:00:00Z http://www.regionaldailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=18&id=78427