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- Enhanced safety for Galesburg Holly Days Parade in light of tragedy in WisconsinThe City of Galesburg is taking steps to increase safety at next weekend’s Holly Days Parade. In light of the events in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the City says they’ve developed an enhanced plan for blocking off the parade
- Sandburg Trustees hold public hearing on bond issuanceThe Board of Trustees for Carl Sandburg College held a public hearing last week regarding the issuance of bonds to support new construction at the community college’s main campus. There were no public comments made or written
- Woman charged for trespassing after getting banned from property the day before.Sunday, November 21st, just before 7:30, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 2600 block of Springer Road for a suspicious person. On scene, officers met with 29-year old Lashandra Watson of Galesburg who was sitting outside one
- Woman arrested for disorderly conduct after early-morning fight.Just before 4:00am on Sunday, November 21st, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 900 block of McClure Street for a large gathering of people having a dispute in the roadway. Officers had already responded to the area
- F&M Bank expanding into the Maple CityF&M Bank announced Thursday that the financial institution was expanding into Monmouth. All required regulatory approvals have been received, according to the bank, and F&M Bank will open their new office at Monmouth Crossings, the business development
- GPD responded to King Elementary after student finds cocaine in coat pocket.Galesburg Police have contacted the Department of Children and Family Services after a 10-year old female student showed up to school with a baggie of cocaine in her coat pocket. Officers responded to King Elementary School on