Galesburg council approves property tax levy, no increase for tax payers
The Galesburg City Council last night approved a 7.6 percent hike of the aggregate tax levy.
Tax levy on final read at Galesburg council meeting tonight
Galesburg aldermen are expected to vote on the 2016 property tax levy at tonight’s meeting.
Galesburg Election Commission potentially reducing voting precincts by five in January
The Galesburg Board of Election may take action at their January meeting to reduce voting precincts in the city from 26 to 21.
Salvation Army falling behind Christmas fundraising goal
The Salvation Army has had people ringing bells at local businesses for over a month now but they say they still have about $36,000 to go to meet their campaign goal. Tim and Lisa Thorson of the Galesburg
As Snow leaves the area, Temperatures plummet
The National Weather Service in Illinois has reported that most of the Knox county area has received 1 – 2 inches of snow accumulation from yesterdays Storm front that plagued the Midwest. But as the storm moves
New 205 school board, Galesburg council candidates emerge
More candidates continue to file for the 2017 municipal elections ahead of Monday’s deadline.
Winter weather advisory in effect through 6 a.m. on Sunday
Western Illinois roads are becoming icy and snow is swirling. The National Weather Service has moved up their winter weather advisory, which is in effect now through Sunday at 6 a.m.
Your weekend: Whoville, It’s a Wonderful Life and Nova Christmas
Your weekend includes trips to Whoville and Bedford Falls, as well as “A Nova Christmas”.
Sanitation worker robbed while working on Fulton Street
A Waste Management driver picking up trash was allegedly robbed by three assailants shortly after 6:30 a.m. this morning.
Moffitt, Sullivan awarded with state farm bureau honors
Two outgoing legislators that have been voices for agriculture in the state of Illinois were honored recently for their service.