Representative Hammond opposes House Democrat education bill
On Monday Democrats in the House passed legislation which they say would help keep college students from going out of state for higher education.
Alderman take part in workshop for parks and rec masterplan
Galesburg alderman went through a workshop last night to gauge their views on aspects of the city’s parks and recreation department.
OSF St. Mary’s to remodel main entry.
The main lobby of OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg will be closing down as construction will begin on a remodel Wednesday, May 31st.
Pritchard reflects on 1st term, and plans for 2nd
Galesburg Mayor John Pritchard says his first instinct when he took office was to work on economic development.
Memorial Day Parade lead by Vietnam vet, Bob Spears
Veterans and other groups marched down Main Street yesterday, lead by a Vietnam vet to celebrate Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Parade marches on this morning
Memorial Day is a National Holiday to honor those who have lost their lives while serving the United States in the armed services. Galesburg will once again pay tribute with a parade in Downtown Galesburg this morning.
Throwback Thursdays movie lineup announced
Throwback Thursdays will once again be on the big screen at the Orpheum Theatre this summer. They kicked the series off last week with the movie, “Big” but it was also revealed what the other seven films
Grimm to call it quits after next month
District 205 Superintendent Ralph Grim is wrapping up his school administrative career next month and voiced his frustrations with the state of Illinois’ lack of a budget. Grimm told WGIL that proration of school funding is a
Wading pools not opening yet
There are have been plenty of natural wading pools following storms of recent weeks, but the ones that the city Galesburg actually built for youth to use aren’t yet ready to go.
Developer pleads guilty to federal wire fraud
A well-known Quad Cities developer who at one point wanted to put a hotel up in Galesburg has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.