From a St. Patrick’s takeover to tacos and Thai: Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week
There’s plenty to do in Galesburg this week. Here’s a peek …
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month. Dairy plays a big role in healthy eating. Monica Nyman, Senior Nutrition Educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council joined Tom Meredith and Tyler Gumm on “Galesburg’s Morning News”
Better equipping young students to learn. Dist. #205 approves transitional kindergarten pilot program
The Board of Education for Galesburg CUSD #205 approved a pilot pre-k program Monday night, meant to help transition students who may not be developmentally ready for kindergarten. The pilot program, called Begindergarten is designed for kindergarten-aged
Holmes, Derin
Derin Holmes transitioned from this life into eternity at the age of 41 on February 22, 2023. Derin was born March 31, 1981, to parents Michael and Olivia Holmes. Derin’s passion was to provide for his family.
Bruch, Richard E.
Richard E. Bruch, 95, of Hays, KS, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS He was born December 25, 1927 in Pleasant Township, Warren County, IL,
Moore, JT
JT Moore, 79, of Peoria, Illinois, died at 9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023, at ProMedica Skilled Nursing in Galesburg. He was born to Anderson Thomas and Blanche Smith on March 25, 1943, in Lexington, Mississippi,
Galesburg police made two DUI arrests early last week
Galesburg Police last Sunday night observed a sedan traveling eastbound on Main Street with no headlights on.
Illinois to become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will become one of three states to require employers to offer paid time off for any reason.
Regulators seeking legislation for retired officers to carry concealed weapons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The regulatory body at the center of stir over a law allowing retired county and state correctional officers virtually unrestricted permission to carry concealed weapons is seeking legislation to cover its concerns after