Parks and Rec Director hoping for three playground upgrades in 2019
Galesburg Parks and Recreation Director Tony Oligney-Estill says after upgrading four playgrounds at city owned parks last year he hopes to get makeovers for another three in 2019.
17th District candidates weigh in on tax overhaul
Cheri Bustos, Bill Fawell and Mark Kleine are all vying to be Illinois’ 17th Congressional District’s Representative in Congress.
District 205 continues considering input from engagement forums.
In an effort to compile data and input from the community, parents, and students, District 205 held community engagement forums throughout the first half of the school year.
Bond set for man accused of possessing meth manufacturing materials
A Galesburg man arrested over the weekend on possession of meth, and meth manufacturing materials made his first appearance in Knox County Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
Accused murderer waives preliminary hearing
A 34-year-old Monmouth man accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Zachery D. Talley on Christmas Eve was in Warren County Circuit Court Tuesday.
Knox names Daniella Irle as new athletic director
Knox College has found their new Director of Athletics in Daniella J. Irle.
Galesburg population expected to lose 547 by 2021
Galesburg will lose over 500 residents by 2021 if data from a GIS mapping firm is correct.
GPD bust two more individuals over the weekend on meth possession
Galesburg police officers had a busy weekend, where several arrests were made and two people now face meth related charges.
205 tables Cottage service contract over language vagueness
A service contract between District 205 and Cottage Rehab was tabled at last night’s School Board meeting over some implied vague language in the contract.
Galesburg aldermen hear update on parks and rec masterplan
Galesburg City Council are expecting a final draft of the parks and rec masterplan in May, after starting the process in April 2017.