GHS Student Council hosting 2nd Annual Glow Run

The Galesburg High School Student Council is lacing up for its 2nd Annual Glow Run this Friday with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. Student Council members Esther Gibb and Brady Warner joined Galesburg’s Evening News to
Solar boom reaches Galesburg. Here’s how 5,000 new panels will benefit area residents

Around 5,000 solar panels are being installed on a portion of Galesburg Business Park to the south of I-74. When completed early this summer, the project called Galesburg Solar will deliver clean energy back to the grid
Galesburg District 205 inviting public to tour new Bright Futures Preschool

Galesburg District 205 will open the doors for the community to get a look at the new Bright Futures Preschool space on Monday, May 8.
How tall is too tall? Here are Galesburg’s yard maintenance standards & guidelines

Tall grass and weed issues are the most common nuisance violations.
Woods, Lewis D.

Rev. Lewis D. Woods, 75, of Galesburg, went home to be with his Lord at 6:11 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center after a short illness. He was born December 13, 1947,
Morrison, Erma L.

Erma L. Morrison, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL. She was born on September 16, 1932, in Epworth, MO the daughter of William Raymond and
Peters, James W.

James W. Peters, 96, of Galesburg, died at 11:43 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Allure of Knox County. He was born Friday, November 12, 1926, in Evansville, Illinois, the son of Phillip R. and Flora “Irene”
Brooks, Caitlin A.

Caitlin Ann Brooks, 37, of Galesburg, died at 4:41 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born Monday, July 29, 1985, in Galesburg, the daughter of William and Susan
The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course
AP – The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives
Montana transgender lawmaker has for days been silenced by Republican leaders, despite efforts to speak on various proposals.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Republicans continued to forbid a transgender lawmaker from speaking in the statehouse on Monday and are expected to maintain their position throughout the week.
Groundbreaking April 26 for New Science & Technology Center at Carl Sandburg College

A major step towards Carl Sandburg College’s construction gets underway this week. The community college will host a groundbreaking ceremony on its Main Campus in Galesburg at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, to mark the construction