‘He has a plethora of experience.’ Galesburg’s new director of Public Works most recently worked in Moline

Mike Doi A man who most recently served as director of public works for the city of Moline will take over a similar position in Galesburg. The City of Galesburg has selected Mike Doi to serve as
Galesburg Fire extinguishes apartment fire at Moon Towers

Galesburg Firefighters responded to a fire last night at Moon Towers where an apartment sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. No injuries were reported and preliminary damage estimates are at $7,000. Fire crews arrived just before 5:30
Galesburg tourism contributes to record economic growth in Illinois

The east entrance to Downtown Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN) Tourism generated nearly $100 million in economic impact for Galesburg and Knox County in 2022. Galesburg Tourism and Visitors Bureau announced Thursday the area generated a local economic impact
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2023. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is
Galesburg Council approves building purchases, leases and indemnity agreements

After City Council approval on Tuesday, Galesburg Downtown Depot has a 1-year lease agreement with the city that will only cost the non-profit $1. The lease also has the city paying all the utilities but the city
Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ ‘I Remember Everything’ debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

“I Remember Everything,” the duet from Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is from Bryan’s self-titled LP, which also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard
Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll lead the nominees for 2023 CMA Awards

The Country Music Association has announced the nominations for the 2023 CMA Awards, with Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll leading the list of nominees. Wilson earned nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the