If you have children who are at home right now, there are many ways they can continue to learn online. C) Let your kids explore TED Talks (ted.com/talks) or take a course on Lynda (lynda.com) to learn more about a topic they’re already interested in.

Stronger Together…Our communities, our country, and our world are resilient places. Together, we’ll see our way through this situation. Stay well, friends!

Your internet connection puts entertainment options at your fingertips. Unsure which streaming provider is right for you? Visit fibermefast.com and click on the STREAM link. We have a FREE tool to help you decide which streaming provider best fits you. Check it out!

We want to hear from you! What are you doing to stay busy while at home? Share your ideas with others!

Reach out and call someone. Have you called the older people in your life recently? Take a few minutes today to call the seniors in your life. They’ll be glad you did—and so will you! Check out this pic of how a Geneseo neighbor is supporting our Woodridge residents!

Work hard, play hard. We hope this time for you working from home is safe and productive. And once you’re done working for the day, check out the link below for a list of shows to binge watch while stuck inside. vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020…

Spring Cleaning. We’re curious—how many of you are using this time at home to deep clean? Share your cleaning tips with us.

Distance Socializing. Turn social distancing into distant socializing. Call a friend or family member you haven’t talked to in a while and check in. Use Skype, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Google Duo, or a free Zoom call to talk to a single person or a group.

What is the best thing you’ve streamed online since you’ve been at home during COVID-19? Let us know in the comments.

Need a new song to hum while you wash your hands? Here are some good options: a.First two verses of the national anthem. b.Chorus of “Let It Go” from Frozen. c.Rocky theme. d.Opening section of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. e.Chorus of “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson.

We are still here to serve you. Call us at 309.944.2103 or 1.800.852.3611 between 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday. We’ll do our best to help you as soon as possible. To keep our staff safe, our representatives are working from home but are working to continue to help with your needs.

Did you know your cell phone has 10x more germs than a toilet seat? So, while you’re washing your hands consider washing your phone and tablet too. Here is a link to a handy article on some ways to go about disinfecting your cell phone. huffpost.com/entry/best-way…

Looking for fun games to pass the time? Here are a few ideas to keep you entertained: JackBox, Codenames, Cards Against Humanity, Catch Phrase, Apples to Apples, & even Solitaire. We’d love to keep this list going with suggestions from you. What games have you been enjoying?

We just want to take a moment to recognize all the parents out there that have been working from home, home schooling, and keeping themselves and their families afloat during this COVID-19 environment. It’s not easy but we see you and applaud your hard work.

As our community begins to reopen, we hope that you continue to stay safe and healthy.

Geneseo Communications, first in state to receive Connect Illinois funding! Click the link below for the full story. geneseo.com/connect-illino… Also, a big Thank You to the Olson’s for graciously hosting the press conference at their farm.

Geneseo Communications is happy to announce Pick-It March Mania 2021! Have fun with this college basketball contest for our local community and enter to win great prizes! Preregister for the contest here: Geneseo.pickitchallenge.com

Beginning April 24, 2021, you must dial 10 digits (area code + telephone number) to complete all local calls.