Welcome to Geneseo, Illinois
April 9, 2013

Geneseo Police Chief Tom Piotrowski, center, received a 'Patriotic Employer Award' from the Employer Support for Guard and Reserve organization.  Piotrowski was nominated for the award by Geneseo Det. Ben Sleaford, right, who also is a member of the Illinois Army National Guard.

Presenting the award is Robert Schwieder of the Employer Support for Guard and Reserve organization.

(Photo courtesy of the Geneseo Republic.)

April 18, 2013

Judy DeBoever was only 1 of 24 volunteers in the entire State of Illinois to be recognized as the recipient of the Governor's Hometown Award for her work with the Aisle of Flags at an award presentation in the Governor's Mansion on April 18.

The "Aisle of Flags" displays over 676 casket flags honoring the deceased veterans on Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Veteran's Day in the Geneseo City Park.