Dylan Smith
Multimedia Journalist
Quincy, Illinois
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Dylan Smith is a Multimedia Journalist for WGEM News. Originally from Charleston, Ill., Dylan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Journalism from Western Illinois University.
While in college, Dylan was a reporter and executive producer for NEWS3, the WIU news station. It was at WIU that his passion turned from sports to news.
Before finding a home in news reporting, Dylan frequented the airwaves in East-Central Illinois at Cromwell Media Group by providing sports play-by-play commentary, producing commercials, and being a regular on-air talent.
When he's not at the station, Dylan enjoys working out, watching movies, and picking fights with his three younger siblings.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Dylan Smith
On the eighth day of the 67th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days, several hundreds gathered on Broadway to watch the parade.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
For decades, Bailey Park in Camp Point, IL has been home to a number of Independence Day celebrations and this year was no different.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
The Fort Madison Marina opened with a soft launch on Friday, July 1.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Originally, Macomb sought Tree City USA status to boost the environment, and that’s still the case today.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
The spring 2022 semester saw WIU’s student body grow slightly. By 2027, WIU would like to see the current enrollment increase by 20%.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 8:52 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
In Tuesday’s primary, 60% of Schuyler County voters voted “yes” for a 1% sales tax increase that would aid emergency services.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
McDonough County ESDA Director Edgar Rodriguez said the search began yesterday morning, but they haven’t found anything suggesting Brewer’s wherabouts.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
It was another busy weekend in downtown Quincy as the annual Q-Fest celebration made its return to Washington Park.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Hearts of Hancock Humane Society is at capacity with cats, 15, and nearly there with dogs .Two of the five dogs sheltered were recently turned over due to their owners not being able to provide sufficient care.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
C.T. Vivian Project of Macomb President Byron K. Oden-Shabazz said the facility will be built on the grounds of Vivian’s boyhood home near North Mechanic and East Adams streets.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Macomb Chief of Police Jerel Jones said the department has been fully staffed for more than a year with 24 employees, but he always anticipates the potential of losing officers.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
On Monday afternoon, Lion’s Realm cut the ribbon to their new store in downtown Mount Sterling.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Schuyler County residents will decide between Bill Redshaw and Bill Thompson for the Republican nomination in the June 28 primary.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
The Hannibal Aquatic Center celebrated Father’s Day with free admission to fathers when paying for a child with regular admission price.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Beginning on Saturday, the Hannibal community congregated at Central Park for live music, food and entertainment.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday Quincy Police responded to a call near 6th & Cherry streets involving a gunshot.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 9:23 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Hagel 1891 is one business that has felt the adverse effects of high gas prices and inflation, as well as staffing shortages.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
COVID cases are on the rise, and they’re affecting some areas of the Tri-States more than others.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
With no Democratic nominees on the primary ballot, one of the two is all-but-assured to win the November general election.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Current drafts of the ordinance would require UTVs and golf carts to be inspected, registered and insured.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
In the June 28 primary election, Schuyler County voters will see a proposal to increase sales tax by one-percent.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 6:39 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
In April, Regional Office of Education No. 26 (serving McDonough, Hancock, Fulton and Schuyler counties) received a $635,000 grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 10:17 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Winking’s Grocery in downtown Quincy is one store that has felt the negative effect of high transportation costs, and regular customers have noticed.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Macomb Chief of Police Jerel Jones said that because children are out of school and summertime activities are underway, more patrols will be on the streets.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Four days after Quincy Public Schools let out for break, summer sessions began on Monday.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Dozens of cancer survivors across the Tri-States gathered at the square in Carthage to fundraise for Hancock County Fights Cancer on Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
On Friday, cancer survivors all across the Tri-State area celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day at Blessing Hospital.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Dylan Smith
Canton is now being recognized as a certified gigabit city. Local leaders said they believe this gig-status will put Canton in a position of economic development.