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.
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On the eighth day of the 67th Annual National Tom Sawyer Days, several hundreds gathered on Broadway to watch the parade.
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For decades, Bailey Park in Camp Point, IL has been home to a number of Independence Day celebrations and this year was no different.
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The Fort Madison Marina opened with a soft launch on Friday, July 1.
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Originally, Macomb sought Tree City USA status to boost the environment, and that’s still the case today.
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The spring 2022 semester saw WIU’s student body grow slightly. By 2027, WIU would like to see the current enrollment increase by 20%.
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In Tuesday’s primary, 60% of Schuyler County voters voted “yes” for a 1% sales tax increase that would aid emergency services.
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McDonough County ESDA Director Edgar Rodriguez said the search began yesterday morning, but they haven’t found anything suggesting Brewer’s wherabouts.
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It was another busy weekend in downtown Quincy as the annual Q-Fest celebration made its return to Washington Park.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On Monday afternoon, Lion’s Realm cut the ribbon to their new store in downtown Mount Sterling.
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Schuyler County residents will decide between Bill Redshaw and Bill Thompson for the Republican nomination in the June 28 primary.
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The Hannibal Aquatic Center celebrated Father’s Day with free admission to fathers when paying for a child with regular admission price.
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Beginning on Saturday, the Hannibal community congregated at Central Park for live music, food and entertainment.
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At approximately 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday Quincy Police responded to a call near 6th & Cherry streets involving a gunshot.
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Hagel 1891 is one business that has felt the adverse effects of high gas prices and inflation, as well as staffing shortages.
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COVID cases are on the rise, and they’re affecting some areas of the Tri-States more than others.
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With no Democratic nominees on the primary ballot, one of the two is all-but-assured to win the November general election.
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Current drafts of the ordinance would require UTVs and golf carts to be inspected, registered and insured.
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In the June 28 primary election, Schuyler County voters will see a proposal to increase sales tax by one-percent.
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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.
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Winking’s Grocery in downtown Quincy is one store that has felt the negative effect of high transportation costs, and regular customers have noticed.
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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.
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Four days after Quincy Public Schools let out for break, summer sessions began on Monday.
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Dozens of cancer survivors across the Tri-States gathered at the square in Carthage to fundraise for Hancock County Fights Cancer on Saturday.
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On Friday, cancer survivors all across the Tri-State area celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day at Blessing Hospital.
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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.