Local News

Buildings on future library site coming down

May 5, 2017 Local News

The Galesburg Public Library is planning to soon tear down three properties that are on the site on whether the future library will sit.

Bustos votes against ACA repeal bill

May 4, 2017 Local News

The bill that would repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act has passed the U.S. House, but not with the support of our area’s local congresswoman.

School board president Tianna Cervantez wants stakeholders to work together

May 4, 2017 Local News

Tianna Cervantez never expected to be board president when she was elected to the District 205 school board two years ago.

National Day of Prayer in Galesburg

May 4, 2017 Local News

National Day of Prayer will be recognized across the United States today and Galesburg is no exception.

Personnel changes a heated debate for 205

May 4, 2017 Local News

Heated discussion took place at the District 205 special meeting on Tuesday night between school board members and the GEA.

Block schedule study yields some positive results

May 3, 2017 Local News

Last night the committee assigned with evaluating the block schedule presented an abbreviated summary of their findings at the special meeting of the District 205 school board.

Underpass construction going better than expected

May 3, 2017 Local News

Galesburg Public Works Director Wayne Carl says construction on the new East Main Street underpass is going very well.

Another construction zone crash nets another arrest

May 3, 2017 Local News

A Galesburg man is the second person to be charged in about as many weeks for causing a crash in the construction zone on North Seminary Street, despite clear signs and barricades stating the road is closed.

Sandburg dedicates collection of artifacts collected by former President

May 3, 2017 Local News

Former Carl Sandburg College President Dr. William Anderson has been a collector all his life.

Farmington’s Asplund to become District 205 Superintendent

May 2, 2017 Local News

5:55pm 5/2/17 WGIL’s Nick Ischer at the Galesburg School Board’s special meeting reports the board intends to finalize a contract with John Asplund, current Farmington Central Superintendent, to be the next superintendent of Galesburg District 205.