Swanson talks legislation ahead of veto session
State lawmakers are back in Springfield on Tuesday, November 13th for the fall veto session.
District 205 approves facilities improvement plan
The first step towards changing the look of District 205 was made Monday night.
Henry Hill to receive deferred maintenance project funding
It was announced over the weekend that funding was being released to the Henry Hill Correctional Center for deferred maintenance projects.
Galesburg Community Foundation announces grant recipients during Community Foundation week
This week is Community Foundation week.
205 to consider final facilities plan, tax levy for 2018/19
The Galesburg District 205 Board of Education could approve a facilities plan at Monday night’s meeting.
Veterans Day Parade marches through Galesburg today
The 18th Annual Galesburg Veterans’ Day Parade is today. 21-year veteran of the National Guard and parade organizer Ryan Hummel says the parade began shortly after 9/11 in 2001 with the late Larry Anderson and Mike Allen.
1st Annual Rail Bender Trail Classic Sunday, November 11th
There’s an 8K trail race taking place today that strays from the beaten path.
Trivia Saturday night in Abingdon to benefit Honor Flight
A trivia night fundraiser to benefit the Quad Cities Honor Flight is going on Saturday night at the American Legion in Abingdon.
Live auction fundraiser for local man diagnosed with cancer tonight
A live auction fundraiser to assist with medical bills for a Galesburg community member suffering from pancreatic cancer is going on tonight in town.
Teri Peterson launching bid for East Galesburg Mayor after incumbent’s controversial comment
A comment made by the Mayor of East Galesburg may have spurred his next opponent for the office. Mayor Stephen Bradley is on video saying he’d “rather get a man” to fill a vacancy on the board