Local News

Carl Sandburg Fest bringing together poets, musicians and writers

April 24, 2018 Local News

More than perhaps any Galesburg native, the legacy of Carl Sandburg endures around his hometown.

Two remain in Great Galesburg Shake

April 24, 2018 Local News

The Top two finalists were named Monday in New York City following the fifth round of the Great Galesburg Shake.

202 approves amended budget for school year, technology purchases

April 24, 2018 Local News

Monday night the District 202 Board of Education heard a presentation on the budget – the first since January.

This week is Distracted Driving Awareness Week in Illinois.

April 24, 2018 Local News

This week is Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week.

Great Galesburg Shake down to five

April 23, 2018 Local News

The Galesburg School District initiative designed to essentially teach students manners and communication skills, but in a competitive environment, is down to its final hours for this year.

GPD investigating a string of weekend vandalism

April 23, 2018 Local News

The Galesburg Police Department is investigating a string of weekend vandalism that occurred around town.

KCAP President optimistic about Galesburg retail despite Bergner’s closure

April 23, 2018 Local News

Despite the disappointing news about Galesburg losing a long established department store in Bergner’s, a local economic development leader still says there are still reasons to be optimistic about retail in the region.

President search for Carl Sandburg College down to two

April 22, 2018 Local News

The next President of Carl Sandburg College will either be vice president of academic services at Carl Sandburg College, Ellen Crowe or vice president for institutional advancement at Parkland College, Seamus Reilly.