‘He is the essence of giving.’ Galesburg Chamber honors community service award winner
Kraig Boynton is the recipient of the 2023 Thomas B. Herring Community Service Award. (GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) Kraig Boynton is the recipient of the 2023 Thomas B. Herring Community Service Award. He received the award
Galesburg Council creates Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Program
Galesburg City Council on Monday night approved the Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Grant Program. This will give a reimbursement of 50 percent up to $20,000 for downtown property owners to install sprinkler systems with the hope it
From movie trivia to holiday gifts: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Wednesday: Turkey Swim Join us for a special swim from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hawthorne Pool! Cost to enter is
Galesburg Council Monday looks at tax levy, sprinkler systems, and Hope Cemetery
Galesburg City Council on Monday could approve items like establishing a grant program to help downtown business owners pay for sprinkler systems. The intention of this program is to spur more residential development in the downtown. If
Four Monmouth teens charged for shoplifting at Target in Galesburg
Galesburg Police yesterday responded to Target for a report of an ongoing retail theft. Officers met with asset protection employees at the store who had a female juvenile in custody. The 17-year-old Monmouth girl told police that
State school board weighs increased funding requests ahead of budget season
Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders listens to public comments during the Illinois State Board of Education’s monthly meeting in Chicago on Nov. 16. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois
2023 Billboard Music Awards: See the full list of winners
The 2023 Billboard Music Awards ceremony streamed on Sunday, November 19, at BBMAs.watch. The BBMAs awards trophies based on year-end performance metrics on the Billboard music charts. Morgan Wallen taking home the most trophies of the night
Galesburg considers adding 5 license plate recognition cameras to city streets. Here’s how they work
Police agencies can use data from Flock Safety’s license plate reading cameras to scan for stolen cars and identify vehicles involved in crimes. (FLOCK SAFETY) Galesburg appears ready to implement a new automated license plate recognition system that
Priscilla Block shares new song “Hey Jack”
Priscilla Block surprised fans with the new single “Hey Jack,” as well as dropping the official music video for the track. Block co-wrote “Hey Jack” with Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover and Dave Cohen; she also revealed she’s