Verizon retailer opening on Henderson and Fremont
A retailer selling products from America’s largest wireless provider has claimed a spot on one of Galesburg’s busiest intersections.
Galesburg firefighters battle Clark Street blaze
Galesburg firefighters responded to the scene of a structure fire early Wednesday morning.
“Skinny” classes discussed by 205 school board
The District 205 Board of Education heard a presentation regarding the creation of a “skinny” pair of classes that will be substituted in place of a block class.
Justice Kilbride to speak on innovations that have opened up courts
An Illinois Supreme Court Justice will visit Knox College’s campus this afternoon sharing his unique insight into technological changes the state’s courts have gone through in the last several years.
Railroad executive positive about Galesburg
A top executive with Knox County’s largest employer says his company sees good things ahead for Galesburg.
Dist. #205 approves fee increases, 2019/20 school calendar
A handful of fees were increased by the District 205 Board of Education at their Monday night meeting.
Several events approaching during Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, the Galesburg NAACP has events sprinkled all throughout the month of February.
Legislation brewing to allow public safety pensions into IMRF
Mayor John Pritchard’s hope for public safety pensions and how they can be invested to better benefit taxpayers will get some life in the legislature.
Weaver, Tracy release statements on minimum wage vote
State Sen. Chuck Weaver of Peoria released a statement after the Senate voted 39-18-0 to advance a measure to increase the minimum wage incrementally to $15.00 per hour for standard and tipped employees over a six-year ramp.
Dist. #205 to discuss school calendar, fees for coming year
The Board of Education for District 205 will be looking at the school calendar as winter weather has plagued the school year, causing two weeks worth of cancellations since late November.