Galesburg announces new city manager, pending council approval
GALESBURG — Galesburg has tentatively selected its new city manager. According to a news release, the city has extended a conditional offer of employment to Gerald Smith to fill the role of Galesburg’s next City Manager. The
68 percent enrollment jump: Listen to the GAVC Director talk about how this happened
The Galesburg Area Vocational Center continues to become a crucial lifeline for students as well as the local workforce. Some proof of that can be seen in a 68 percent jump in the program’s enrollment this year.
Traffic signal modernization provides reliability, additional cameras. Here’s how they impact you.
A project to modernize traffic signal equipment is coming to Galesburg. The public will not notice any significant changes as a result of the new traffic signals, however the project will provide added efficiency and reliability for
Galesburg woman punches Galesburg officer while being arrested for retail theft
Galesburg Police on Saturday, September 17th responded to Walmart for a retail theft complaint.
Over 500 5th Graders expected to flood Lake Storey for Ken Russell Outdoor Education Day
5th-grade students from schools within the Regional Office of Education #33 will be descending on Lake Storey Thursday for the 35th Ken Russell Outdoor Education Day.
Peterson, Kenneth A. “Bud”
Kenneth A. “Bud” “Pete” Peterson, 86, of Knoxville passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 7:04 PM at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Steele, Constance M.
Constance Marie Steele, 72, of Galesburg, died Thursday, September 15, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois after a short battle with cancer.
Increase in Venezuelan migration is felt across US
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) – Venezuelans have surpassed Guatemalans and Hondurans to become the second-largest nationality stopped at the U.S. border in August after Mexicans.
Trial opens for QAnon follower who chased officer at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) – A trial is underway for an Iowa man whose confrontation with police created some of the most memorable images from a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Officials: 8 injured in Chicago apartment building explosion
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say eight people were rushed to hospitals after being injured when an explosion Tuesday tore through the top floor of a Chicago apartment building.
Monmouth Aldermen approve engineering agreement for City Square water upgrade
The Monmouth City Council this week approved an engineering agreement for a planned upgrade of the city’s water infrastructure that circumvents the Public Square.
Construction begins on new dental office on East Carl Sandburg Drive
A Galesburg dental practice is seeking more room, better accessibility and increased visibility with a new office building on East Carl Sandburg Drive. Ground was broken this week near the intersection of East Carl Sandburg Drive and