City of Galesburg inviting public input for new website

The City of Galesburg’s website is getting a makeover and a survey is now available for residents to give some information on how they use the site.
Group Looking For Help To “Rebuild Maquon”

The Village of Maquon is working to become a destination with the “Rebuild Maquon” project. The number one agenda item is finding a proprietor for the gas station/convenience store. Linda Norville joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm
Vilsack as Ag Secretary has a supporter in Congresswoman Bustos

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack was confirmed yesterday in the U.S. Senate as ag secretary.
Haneghan, Patricia “Pat” J.

Patricia J. “Pat” Haneghan, of Galesburg, formerly of Knoxville, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, 11:15 PM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Williams, Victor Lee
Mr. Victor Lee Williams, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois died 4:54 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Foster G. McGaw Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago firefighter accused of attempting to kill wife
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago firefighter is being held without bond after being accused of attempting to kill his wife.
Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over rates in pandemic
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop
Chicago mayor signs plan boosting sanctuary protections
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has signed a measure boosting the city’s sanctuary policies by removing exceptions where local police can cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Rock Island Rocks

The fourth quarter was key in a back-and-forth game Tuesday night between the Galesburg Silver Streaks boys basketball team and the Rock Island Rocks at GHS. Ultimately, the Rocks prevailed, 70-60, putting up 22 fourth quarter points
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Rock Island Rocks
The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team’s perfect season came to an end Tuesday night, at the hand of the Rock Island Rocks in Rock Island, 56-51. Rock Island jumped out to a big lead early, 11-3.