Expanding programming and offerings, Galesburg Christian School purchases Bethany Baptists Church

Galesburg Christian School is expanding. The school has signed a contract to purchase the Bethany Baptist Church building on South Academy Street to be the future junior and senior high school. The addition would allow the school
Illinois bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards
Task force would review use of edTPA exam
‘Her infectious smile will last forever.’ Spoon River Valley community mourns loss of student

Faith Donsbach died as the result of a UTV accident
Reading, music, hot dogs & more: Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week

There’s plenty to do in Galesburg this week. Here’s a peek …
Galesburg Christian School Adding New Jr./Sr. High Location

Galesburg Christian School has been searching for larger space to accommodate the influx of new students over the last few years. They have finally found a larger space for the junior and senior high school. GCS administrator
Cherrington, Patrick L.

Patrick L. “Pat” Cherrington, 87, of Dahinda, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 5:40 AM, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial of cremated remains will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April
Munson, William M.

William Martin Munson, 85, died peacefully in his home on April 7th, 2023 Bill was born on May 23rd, 1937 to parents of Harold and Edna (Andersen) Munson. He was born and raised in Joliet. He married
Wells, Stephen C.

Stephen C. Wells, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:55 am, Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home. Stephen was born July 9, 1941, in Cairo, IL, the son of Lynneal and Dixie (King) Wells. He was
A livestreaming Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace Monday morning, killing five people
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say a Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace, killing five people.
Iowa man wins $40 million jackpot on April Fools’ Day
CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — At first, the winner of a $40 million jackpot says he couldn’t believe he won the lottery on April Fools’ Day.
Graham Health seeks zoning changes for $6M outpatient clinic in Galesburg. Here’s what is next

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a new $6 million medical clinic, but first Graham Health System is seeking several zoning changes to the proposed site on the north side of Galesburg. Canton-based Graham Health
Florida high school has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A high school along Florida’s Atlantic Coast has removed a graphic novel based on the diary of Anne Frank after a leader of a conservative group challenged it, claiming it minimized the Holocaust.
Trying to eliminate late bus pickups, District 205 approves building times for 2023-24 school year

Junior/Senior High School will get a late start 1 day a week