Galesburg Council approving different firm to conduct policy review
Galesburg Aldermen Monday night may approve a letter of engagement hiring a new law firm to conduct an investigation into the city’s handling of harassment complaints.
GPD recovers discarded gun
Galesburg Police officers recovered a 9mm gun from a property along West Main Street this week.
GHS Coach Mike Reynolds expected to be hired in Dekalb
Galesburg High School Boys Basketball Coach Mike Reynolds is expected to take a job as the new coach of Dekalb High School’s boy’s basketball program.
New director appointed to Galesburg library
The Galesburg Public Library has a new director.
Professor speaks well of man convicted in scholar’s death
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – A Wisconsin physics professor contends a former University of Illinois doctoral student convicted in the death of a Chinese scholar was a good student before the crime.
Reverend from the Congo visits Galesburg, discusses helping women in her country
Rev. Christine Ikete is visiting Galesburg this week from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the native country of many Galesburg residents.
See a show at Prairie Players this weekend
If you’re looking for some entertainment this weekend, why not take in an Agatha Christie play at Prairie Players Civic Theatre.
Historic train car coming through Galesburg on excursion
Interested parties can ride a 1956 railroad passenger car this fall that will transport riders back to a bygone era.
ISP to utilize semi-trucks to catch distracted drivers
Illinois State Police will be swapping squad cars for big-rigs in an effort to catch distracted drivers.
Vigil protesting immigrant detention camps planned for Galesburg on Friday
Several local cultural groups are organizing a candlelight vigil to protest the treatment of detained migrants around the U.S.