Visitor and Convention Bureau Director says tourism dollars pay for themselves
4,600 jobs and $2.3 billion dollars in visitor spending would be lost over the next four years if Illinois reduces the state’s tourism budget 20 percent according to a study conducted by Tourism Economics.
Driver charged on meth charges following car fire
A Galesburg woman is in custody as part of an ongoing investigation into a car fire that lead to the seizure of a small amount of meth.
Galesburg website now lets residents see if home water lines are made of lead
A new feature on the city of Galesburg website allows residents to find what material their water service pipes are made of.
Box Office Results: 4/11/16
1. The Boss $23.5 million 2. Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice($23.4 million) 3. Zootopia ($14.4 million) 4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding ($6.4 million) 5. Hardcore Henry ($5.1 million)
MENTAL FLOSS TRIVIA: Nearly 60% of drivers on the road right now have one of these in their car but never use it.
ANSWER: A Cassette Player!
Illinois seeks quicker lead notifications following Galesburg water scrutiny
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Illinois regulators are responding to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis by requiring water systems that exceed federal lead standards to act more quickly.
205 Board to consider fee restructuring and athletic cuts tonight
Tonight’s District 205 School Board meeting will have members considering changes to student fees in the district.
Spring Clean Up Days starts today
Starting today and running through Friday, Galesburg residents looking to clean out their garages, basements and backyards can get rid of most oversize items for no extra charge.
