Asplund weighs in on the compromise school funding formula
With Tuesday’s passing of a compromise version of the evidence based funding formula, administrators are left looking trying to figure out what funding will now look like.
Huge amount of events planned during 46th Annual Stearman Fly-In
The 46th Annual National Stearman Fly-In is touching down in Galesburg on Monday, September 4th through next Saturday, September 9th.
Burger King construction finally begins
A project in Galesburg with a lot of stops and starts is back to a new “start.”
Superintendent Wilder pleased with passing of school funding reform, but has concerns
Yesterday the Illinois Senate passed SB1947 – considered to be the compromise between General Assembly Democrats and Republicans – which funds an Evidence Based Model.
Community Garden helps grow food pantry supplies
What started as a grant in 2011 for a project for both community members and Carl Sandburg College students and faculty, has grown into a charitable operation that…keeps growing.
Brawl at Showgirls leads to gun and drug charges for three men
Bail has been set for three men – booked on felony gun and drug charges – after making video court appearances Monday afternoon in Galesburg.
Former Galesburg reporter in path of Harvey flooding
Hurricane Harvey is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005 and the totality of its devastation is still unknown.
Workforce Development Week aims to assist job-seekers
Monday through Friday is Workforce Development Week.
Van Kirk honored as Illinois Library Luminary
It’s been seven years since Pam Van Kirk retired as the Director of the Galesburg Public Library.
Contractor and volunteers team with city to make skate park repairs
Repairs are in the process of being made at Kiwanis Skate Park in Galesburg.