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‘The community is built by everyone:’ Lipanda Day Festival planned in Monmouth
The Lipanda Day Festival celebrates diversity in west central Illinois and coincides with Congolese Independence Day at the end of June. The Monmouth City Council approved a request for the festival to be in downtown Monmouth this year, after it has been in Galesburg the last two years. Gorette Kupa,...
Monmouth College, OSF HealthCare coming together for new nursing program
MONMOUTH, Ill. — Monmouth College and OSF HealthCare have announced a new partnership for those looking to work in nursing, pending final approval from the Higher Learning Commission. The new Monmouth College-OSF 3+1 nursing program will require students to complete three years of studies at Monmouth in either biology,...
On the market: Remodeled 4-bedroom Galesburg-area home has private dock and boat lift
Description: This completely remodeled four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at Oak Run in the Brentwood subdivision includes a private dock and boat lift, upper and lower composite decks along with additional yard space leading to the water. It was built in 1984. The house has new fits and finishes throughout, with complete bathroom remodels on each level. Designer finishes and touches. There's a woodburning fireplace in the great room, which also has vaulted ceilings. The home has a detached, two-car garage, plus attached storage on the lower level of the house. HOA services included: clubhouse, lake rights, play area, pool and tennis courts.
Police report: More details released after man enters Galesburg High School after being denied access
GALESBURG, Ill. — More details have emerged after a man was escorted out of Galesburg Junior Senior High School last week. On Monday, April 22, 22-year-old Andre Odom allegedly followed students into the high school's main entrance when the doors were unlocked during a passing period. According to a police report obtained by News 8, Odom went to the front office and told staff he wanted to enroll in school and earn his GED.
Galesburg football coach charged with domestic battery
GALESBURG, Ill. — Galesburg's head football coach was recently arrested on domestic battery charges, according to a police report obtained by News 8 in a records request. On Tuesday, April 23 around 7:30 p.m., Galesburg Police responded to 39-year-old Derrek Blackwell's residence after receiving a report of domestic physical violence. According to the report, the victim told police that Blackwell pushed them down. Officers say they were able to observe two injuries to the victim's face and knee.
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