Dist. 205 renovation plans moving forward
A large amount of funds could be made available for Galesburg’s School District 205 as part of a state-level grant for school building projects.
Study of potential Lake Storey expansion approved
Galesburg City Council signed off last week on studying the potential expansion of Lake Storey.
$50M in grants available to expand high-speed Internet access
Governor J.B. Pritzker announced last week that the State of Illinois was releasing $50 in funding for matching grants of Connect Illinois, the state’s $420 statewide broadband expansion.
Legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra hitting Orpheum in April
The Orpheum Theatre announced Friday that the legendary big band, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, will play the theatre in April.
Swanson holding farmland assessment meetings next month
In partnership with the Knox, Henry, and Bureau County Farm Bureaus, State Representative Dan Swanson of Alpha is holding a number of farmland assessment meetings next month.
Former U.S. Congressman Schisler passes away
Former United States Congressman and former Illinois State Representative Gale Schisler passed away on Sunday, February 2nd.
Building of Monmouth airport hangar could start as early as the fall
There’s hope that the burned down airport hangar in Monmouth will be rebuilt sooner than originally believed.
Shell casings found by GPD investigating “shots fired” call
Four shell casings were recovered by Galesburg Police following a “shots fired” call Thursday night.
Independent challenger launches bid for 37th District Senate seat
A new challenger has thrown his hat into the ring for the 37th District State Senate.
“Roots & Boots Tour” coming to the 2020 Knox County Fair
After bringing in a big-name act at last year’s Knox County Fair with Craig Morgan, the fair board has doubled-down and is bringing more big-name acts this summer. Four big names to be exact.
