Falcons set to soar over downtown Galesburg: Council approves proposal to control crows
The Galesburg City Council unanimously approved a $54,000 Aviaway Bird Control Services proposal on Monday to deter downtown crow roosting. The 6-0 vote, with Fourth Ward Alderman Dwight White absent, deploys seven falcons for four to five
Monmouth College Class of 2025 begins new journey
Lon Helton, a 1972 Monmouth graduate at the host of Country Countdown USA, gave the main Commencement address. (MONMOUTH COLLEGE) On a Sunday afternoon that lived up to its name, 1972 graduate Lon Helton gave the main
Galesburg Jr./Sr. High salutes 2025 award winners. Meet the recipients
The Galesburg High School Class of 2025 was celebrated at the 23rd annual awards ceremony on May 14, honoring students for their outstanding achievements and scholarship awards. (List submitted by District 205) The Bernoulli Fund: Axel Holt
Sandburg honors 2025 Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Staff Member of the Year award winners
From left: Valerie Hinderliter was chosen as Staff Member of the Year, Jennifer Wright was selected as Faculty of the Year, and Becky Echelberger was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year at Sandburg College. Carl Sandburg College
Darius Rucker to return for 16th Annual ‘Darius and Friends’ St. Jude Benefit concert
Darius Rucker returns to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 2 for his 16th annual “Darius and Friends” concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event unofficially kicks off the week of CMA Fest in
Galesburg eyes falcons to chase downtown crows. Here’s how it works
Crows fly over downtown Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg may turn to falcons to address ongoing crow roosting in downtown, following persistent complaints from residents and businesses. The City Council will review a $54,000 Aviaway Bird Control Services
Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll feature the late Tom Petty in music video for ‘Last Dance with Mary Jane’
The late Tom Petty is featured in the new video for Snoop Dogg’s song “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” which reimagines Petty’s classic track “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” The rapper, 53, released the music video for “Last