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Wednesday
9:56 a.m.
The snow emergency that was declared for the City of Galesburg on Monday will be lifted at 11 a.m. today.
Additional information on snow removal procedures can be found on the City’s website. To sign-up to receive alerts when a snow emergency is declared, visit the Enotify page of the City’s website.
5 a.m.
Tuesday
8:25 p.m.
Most area school districts are again closing Wednesday.
Among the schools that will be closed or remote learning are:
- Galesburg
- Costa Catholic Academy
- Galesburg Christian School
- Abingdon-Avon
- Knoxville
- ROWVA
- Monmouth-Roseville
- United
- AlWood
- Williamsfield
- Bushnell-Prairie City
- Farmington
- Sherrard
- Rockridge
- Orion
- Mercer County
5:26 p.m.
OSF HealthCare announces the following weather-related delays for Wednesday:
- OSF Monmouth Clinic will be opening at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
- OSF Abingdon Clinic will be opening tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- OSF Galva Clinic will be opening tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- OSF Knoxville Clinic will be opening tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- Rehab and cardiac rehab at OSF Holy Family and OSF St. Mary will be delayed at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
- OSF Galesburg Clinic will open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow.
11 a.m.
10:58 a.m.
The Galesburg Police Department reports I-74 east-bound is backed up due to a semi accident past mile marker 48 near Galesburg. Please avoid the area if possible. The west bound lane is open.
9:40 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
7:13 a.m.
The Knox County Courthouse is closed today.
6 a.m.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Department urges drivers to use caution this morning. Deputies say that roads are icy in areas. Road crews are working to get them cleaned.
5 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincon, a strong winter storm will continue to bring heavy, wet snow and strong winds to central Illinois through tonight. Snowfall rates of 0.5 inch per hour at times are still possible west of the IL River. Windy conditions will continue today, but will become stronger tonight when gusts approach 45 mph. Travel impacts to this mornings commute are expected near/north of I-72 where winter weather headlines are in effect.
Monday
9:37 p.m.
FISH of Galesburg will be closed on Tuesday due to the weather.
9:34 p.m.
Solvera Health will be closed on Tuesday.
9:15 p.m.
9 p.m.
Costa Catholic Academy will have a remote learning day Tuesday.
8:55 p.m.
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, Bushnell-Prairie City schools will be closed Tuesday.
8:45 p.m.
8:37 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
8:20 p.m.
Due to the weather, Williamsfield schools will be closed Tuesday. Thus far, athletic practices/games may still be held. Please communicate with your coach or sponsor for further information.
8:15 p.m.
Due to the forecast for overnight and all day tomorrow – the United School District will be closed Tuesday.
8 p.m.
Due to inclement weather, Abingdon-Avon District 276 will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9. There will also be no practices or extra-curricular activities.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
The Galesburg Clinic at 3315 N. Seminary St. will have a delayed opening of 8 a.m. Tuesday due to the upcoming weather.
4:20 p.m.
All Carl Sandburg College campuses will be closed from 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8 until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10 due to inclement weather.
2 p.m.
Due to the predicted forecast, all extracurricular games and practices for this evening at ROWVA are cancelled. No call has been made for school on Tuesday yet.
1:15 p.m.
Noon
A snow emergency for the City of Galesburg will go into effect at 10 p.m. on Monday. Citizens are reminded that a parking prohibition will take effect on all Galesburg city streets during the snow emergency. Vehicles parked on city streets (except in the central business district) during this time will be subject to ticketing and towing. The parking prohibition will remain in effect until all streets are cleared.
Additional information on snow removal procedures can be found on the city’s website. To sign up to receive alerts when a snow emergency is declared, visit the e-notify page of the City’s website.
