The Kewanee Voice

08/25/2026

Update: Police report the teen has been located.

Police ask for public's help locating runaway juvenile

The teen was last seen on Aug. 23. Get more details at the link.

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08/25/2026

Flock camera debate comes to Kewanee

The issue was discussed at the Kewanee City Council meeting Monday with the mayor supporting the use of the survelliance cameras.

Read more at the link.

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08/25/2026

Tennis and fitnes center officially open

A ribbon-cutting was held for the David L. Sprague Tennis Center, and the public got its first look at the new Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Fitness Center.

Read more about the ribbon cutting Monday at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/tennis-and-fitness-centers-officially-open/

08/25/2026

Jackie Johnson joins Freedom House board

“We are very pleased to welcome Jackie to the Freedom House board,” said Chloe Lund, chief operating officer. “Her professional background, commitment to serving others and strong connection to our community will be a valuable addition to our board as we continue our mission of providing safety, healing and hope to survivors.”

READ MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/jackie-johnson-joins-freedom-house-board/

08/25/2026

Introducing Smiley, the pet of the week

This smiling girl has received all necessary vaccines including distemper, bordatella and rabies. She has also been spayed, microchipped and flea-treated. She tested negative for heartworms and has been started on heartworm preventative meds.

Stop by the shelter and meet her today!

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/introducing-smiley-the-pet-of-the-week/

08/25/2026

Titans open with shutout win over E-B

Due to delays caused by the threatening weather Friday night, it took longer than usual to complete the Annawan-Wethersfield game against Elmwood-Brimfield in Wethersfield Memorial Stadium Friday night.

Read more about Friday football at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/titans-open-with-shutout-win-over-e-b/

08/25/2026

Kewanee police blotter for Aug. 24

Get Monday's report at the link.

MORE: https://kewaneevoice.com/kewanee-police-blotter-for-aug-24/

08/24/2026

Get the latest sporting results from area teams and schedules of upcoming events at the link.

Kewanee Boilermakers Results Football Aug. 21: Ridgewood 31, Kewanee 27 Girls golf Aug. 20: Riverdale 251, Kewanee 252 Individual scores for Kewanee: Sophie Hamilton 60, Annie Costenson 61, Emmelyn Swearingen 61, Maddy Raleston 70, Charlotte Burhart 71. Boys golf Aug. 20: St. Bede 170, Kewanee 175,....

08/24/2026

According to a news release issued Monday afternoon, a report came in to police from 10th and Vine streets of a man who appeared to be wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying fi****ms.

A report to Kewanee police Monday of a man wearing a bulletproof vest turned out to be false, police reported. Police notified local schools of the report, but it turned out that man was wearing an exercise vest and was not armed. According to a news release issued Monday afternoon, a report came in...

08/24/2026

Obituary for Michael "Mick" L. Vigor.

View the complete obituary at the link.

Michael “Mick” Lester Vigor of Kewanee passed away on Friday, Aug. 21. Mick was born on July 29, 1950 in Kewanee to Lester and Josephine (Dollander) Vigor. He grew up in Henry County, was educated locally and graduated from Wethersfield High School. On June 17, 1972, Mick was united in marriage ...