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The Register-Mail

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On the market: Galesburg home has two fireplaces and a screened porch

Address: 237 Park Lane Drive, Galesburg Property description: This five-bedroom, five-bathroom (three full and two half) Colonial style home built in 1924 is on a tree-lined private street. It has 4,050 square feet of living space and a formal entry foyer. The living room includes built-ins and a gas fireplace. There is a formal dining room, an attached screened-in porch and a private library/office. The main floor also includes a family room with a vaulted ceiling, a second gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry, seating and a wet bar. The kitchen has wood-beamed ceilings. The second floor has two-three bedrooms (one non-conforming), a full bathroom, and a primary suite with a custom bathroom complete with jetted tub, separate shower and walk-in dressing room. The third floor has two additional bedrooms, a cedar-lined closet and another full bathroom. Outside is a built-in grill and island, a covered patio area, a four-car garage, a shed and an additional tree-filled lot. Updates include fresh exterior paint, upstairs air conditioning and a tankless water heater. The brick home with vinyl siding has attic storage. An annual association fee includes grounds maintenance, road maintenance, play area, tennis courts and snow removal. Asking price: $319,900 Listing agent: Cassie

Galesburg, IL · 10h

The Register-Mail

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Live portraiture class among 9 things to do around Galesburg

The weekend brings a portraiture class with a live model, an author meet and greet and dinosaur activities for children, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Galesburg area. Wendy Dispennette: Awakening Innocence What: See the art exhibit on the second floor R.A.I.L. Gallery. There will be a reception fro 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 21 during Merry Market. When: Nov. 13 – Dec. 19 Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg Cost: Free Leap into Leaves What: Learn about fall leaves, why they change color and what determines their colors. Donations are accepted to support nature programs. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. When: 9:30 – 11 a.m. Nov. 14 Where: Lakeside Nature Center, 1033 S. Lake Storey Road, Galesburg, Cost: Free Live Model Session: Portraiture class What: Join Ana for this second Portrait in Oil class for additional practice with a live model. Practice a unique portrait and explore contrasts and differences from our first model. The “Portrait in Oil” ticket includes all materials: brushes, oil paint, easel, palette and primed surface to work on. This session is also open to artists who will bring their own drawing or painting materials. If

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Full Shelter Sparks Call for Local Adoptions

As kennels are filling up and space is becoming limited, the Knox County Humane Society is taking steps to encourage adoptions by waiving fees, shares Executive Director Erin Buckmaster:. “We are extremely full at the shelter, like every other shelter in the United States. We have some wonderful pets there....

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The Register-Mail

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Galesburg shifts to monthly winter yard waste pickup

Galesburg will reduce yard waste pickup to once a month in December, January and February, with three designated collection periods scheduled through early 2027. The winter schedule begins Dec. 7-11, according to a community announcement from the city of Galesburg. The remaining collection periods are Jan. 4-8 and Feb. 1-5. Residents should put yard waste out on their regular refuse pickup date during the designated collection period. The city normally collects yard waste each week from March through November on residents' regular refuse collection dates. Yard waste includes leaves, grass, shrub clippings, garden waste, brush and woody material. Residents should place the material in a paper yard waste bag or a trash container designated for yard waste. Tree limbs must be tied with degradable twine and measure less than 5 feet long and no more than 5 inches in diameter. Bundles may weigh no more than 50 pounds. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg shifts to monthly winter yard waste pickup

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Heritage Tractor Announces Relocation of Monmouth Store to New Facility in Spring 2027

Heritage Tractor has announced plans to relocate its Monmouth dealership to an upgraded, expanded facility located at 800 Access Road A in Monmouth, IL, opening in the spring of 2027. Less than three miles north of the current store, just off Highway 34, the move represents a significant investment in...

Monmouth, IL · 2d

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Galesburg coaches, activities directors get pay boost under new formula

The Galesburg District 205 School Board approved pay increases for coaches, sponsors and activities directors Monday night. Under the new formula, pay for athletics would increase by $75,295, and activities stipends would cost $11,702 more. The new pay formula is based on a $42,000 base salary multiplied by an assignment percentage.

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island School District officials suspended a principal without pay Tuesday evening. School leaders suspended Dr. Patricia Ulrich, principal of Rock Island High School, as a disciplinary measure, officials told KWQC. The board temporarily suspended a policy to act on the unpaid suspension. Officials did...

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Recognizes School Board Members

School Board Members Day is celebrated annually on November 15th. Locally, Monmouth-Roseville Superintendent Ed Fletcher thanks his board members for their commitment to the staff, students, and families:. “I would like to recognize our School Board Members for National School Board Members Day. I want to thank them for all...

Monmouth, IL · 9h

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A bolt, a boom and a close call in Rock Island neighborhood

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) — Wednesday morning’s storms brought hail, wind and heavy rain to much of the QCA, but in one Rock Island neighborhood, lightning was the hazard that got everyone’s attention. A lightning bolt hit a tree in a Rock Island neighborhood off of 26th...

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Monmouth Old Home Association Hosting Holiday Tour December 5th

Mark those Calendars for a wonderful Holiday Tour of Homes presented by the Monmouth Old Home Association! Saturday December 5th from 3:00 till 7:00pm, we present 5 spectacular vintage homes decked out for the Holiday Season. You may have driven past these gracious homes and wondered about them. This is your chance to peek inside at the marvelous architecture and history as we revive this seasonal tradition. Come join us as we journey through Christmas past and present.

Monmouth, IL · 1d

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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 2d

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Crews respond to early morning fire in Sherrard

SHERRARD, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews are on the scene of a fire in the 1600 block of 300th Street in Sherrard. The call came in around 4 a.m. Crews from Sherrard, Orion, Reynolds and Coal Valley are on the scene. This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on-air...

Sherrard, IL · 2d

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Moline riverfront restaurant announces opening day

MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A longtime riverfront restaurant is opening under new owners in Moline. Stumphy’s Captain’s Table will open at 11 a.m. on Nov. 17, according to a Facebook post. Officials said the menu will be posted on Wednesday. “We can’t wait to provide excellent service, along...

Moline, IL · 2d

The Register-Mail

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Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule

A time capsule sealed inside the original walls of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Galesburg in 1986 will soon be opened for the community. The public opening is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., according to a community announcement. The event will take place in the King Elementary School lobby, 1018 S. Farnham St., Galesburg. Former students, staff, families and community members are invited to attend and see what was placed inside the capsule nearly 40 years ago. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule

Galesburg, IL · 1d

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Flip’s Pancake House to open new restaurant in old Rudy’s location

A recently-closed Quad-City restaurant will find new life as a different eatery. Flip’s Pancake House announced on social media that it has purchased the building that housed Rudy’s Tacos on 18th Ave. in Rock Island. Rock Island, you’ve shown us so much love and support that we’re excited to bring something NEW to the community! […]

Rock Island, IL · 2d

Local 4 WHBF

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Rock Island to take ownership of vacant building

The City of Rock Island is taking ownership of a vacant downtown building after months of code compliance issues. Rock Island leaders hope to rehabilitate the property and find new use for it after the city council approved buying 1720 2nd Ave. for $1, plus closing costs. At different times, the building housed Chantilly Lace, […]

Rock Island, IL · 2d

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Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

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Monmouth College Football Heads to Knox for Turkey Bowl Saturday

It’s Turkey Bowl week, and the Monmouth College Fighting Scots are heading to Galesburg Saturday looking to keep the Bronze Turkey in Monmouth for another year. Monmouth has won the last 26 meetings against Knox heading into the 137th annual Turkey Bowl. The Scots improved to 7-2 overall and...

Monmouth, IL · 1d

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Adoptable Four-Legged Friends: Meet ‘Stroganoff’

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Animal Aid Humane Society stops by to highlight ‘Stroganoff’, a beautiful, playful feline looking for a forever home. The male has a sibling named ‘Garlic Bread’ at the shelter, too. Need for support for new shelter: financial, volunteering or foster homes. Animal Aid...

Moline, IL · 1d

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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: 25° Freeze Friday, Nov. 12-16

Iowa-Illinois — A biting November chill is moving into the Quad Cities, with temperatures expected to plunge into the mid-20s before the weekend. Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Rock Island face several freezing nights, even as sunshine gradually returns across the Mississippi River Valley.

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