Kewanee, IL

Hog Days 2026 Returns to Kewanee September 4-7, 2026 Kewanee is getting ready for one of the community's biggest annual celebrations as Hog Days 2026 takes over the city September 4th-7th. The Labor Day weekend celebration will feature carnival rides, the world's largest outdoor pork [...]

Kewanee Hog Days Parade to Bring Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Detours Saturday The Kewanee Hog Days Parade will take place Saturday from 2 to 4 PM, and motorists should expect temporary road closures, parking restrictions, and traffic detours throughout the downtown area. The parade [...]

Kewanee Football Coach Matt Taylor Talks Team Identity, Tough Schedule, and Goals for 2026 Kewanee High School head football coach Matt Taylor recently joined Ken Peele on Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss the Boilermakers' 2026 season, the team's first game, the returning experience, and the [...]

Kewanee Boilermakers Football Builds Momentum With Win Over Sterling Newman The Kewanee Boilermakers are heading into the third week of the football season with plenty of confidence after picking up their first victory of the year. Head coach Matt Taylor recently joined Ken Peele on [...]

Ed Morse Auto Group Talks 80th Anniversary and Community Events Ed Morse Auto Group representatives Russ and Scott joined Ken Peele on Wake Up Tri-County to spotlight Hog Days and the dealership group's 80th anniversary. The company is a major sponsor of the Kewanee celebration, [...]

Stay Alert and Stay Connected During Kewanee Hog Days As Kewanee prepares for another exciting Hog Days celebration, residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed about important safety information throughout the event. The Henry County Emergency Management Agency (OEM) is offering a convenient way [...]

From: 9/3/26 4:00 To: 9/4/26 4:00 --------------------------- Time: 09/03 - 04:39 Dept: KPD Location: 400 BLK OF S MAIN ST, KEWANEE ALARM - BUSINESS Responding Agencies: -POLICE,KEWANEE-POLICE Disposition Response: RESOLVEDStatus: CLS --------------------------- Time: 09/03 - 06:09 Dept: KPD Location: 1000 BLK OF N MAIN ST, [...]

STEP Ladder Tutoring Program Prepares Kewanee-Area Students for Success For more than a decade, the STEP Ladder Tutoring Program has been helping middle school students in Kewanee and Wethersfield strengthen their academic skills, build confidence, and prepare for success in high school. During a recent [...]

Kewanee Area United Way Jail and Bail Fundraiser Returns September 10, 2026 The Kewanee Area United Way's "Jail and Bail" fundraiser is underway, with local community members agreeing to be "arrested" as they raise money to support agencies and programs throughout the Kewanee area. Nat [...]

Kewanee High School Soccer Game Canceled The Kewanee High School soccer game against Abingdon-Avon scheduled for today has been canceled. School officials announced that the match will not be played as originally scheduled. A makeup date has not yet been determined. Fans and families are [...]