Tag Archives: Henry County

• Agriculture / News

  Henry County Fair thrives with volunteer support

  The Henry County Fair is all about families. “I’ve been here since I was knee-high,” said Fair Board President Rick…
• News

  Traffic on US-6 down to one lane starting Monday

  Construction on US 6 east of Coal Valley will bring traffic down to one lane.
• News

  Second fatality reported in wreck near Colona

  The motorcycle driver involved in a crash in Colona, Illinois was pronounced dead at the scene by the Henry County Coroner.
• Crime

  Guilty verdict in “huffing” car crash that killed three teens

  A Stark County man has been found guilty of two felonies in a deadly car crash that prosecutors say was caused when he passed out while “huffing” to get high.
• Crime

  Police dog finds 31 pounds of pot during I-80 traffic stop

  Illinois State Police arrested a California man after a police K-9 reportedly found 31 pounds of marijuana in a vehicle near Geneseo.
• News

  Millions go toward construction projects to create Illinois jobs

  Over $27 million will go toward a half-dozen construction projects to create jobs and improve infrastructure in Henry and Rock Island counties.
• Crime

  Illinois State Police car hit during pursuit of alleged reckless driver

  Police say a local man ran cars off the road, crashed into a stopped police cruiser and drove more than 110 miles per hour before finally being arrested.
• News

  Illinois drivers – here comes spring construction

  One of the largest spring construction programs in the history of Illinois is about to get underway.
• News

  Tennant Truck Lines adds 67 jobs

  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited Colona, Illinois to help announce more jobs at Tennant Truck Lines. In August of 2012,…
• Crime

  Henry County gun thefts unsolved

  Authorities in Henry County, Illinois say two unsolved gun thefts are a public safety concern.
• News

  SUV and semi collide in fatal crash

  One person was killed when a semi and SUV crashed near Orion, Illinois.
• News

  Thousands lose electricity in Rock Island and Henry counties

  More than 4,700 MidAmerican Energy customers in eastern Rock Island and northwestern Henry counties lost electricity Thursday morning, January 10, 2013.