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Galva City Council finalizes parking ordinance
Once again, most of the chairs at the Galva City Council meeting Monday were full, as the council voted to make additional changes to the city’s parking ordinance. The new rules will take effect in 30 days. Council members voted to allow up to six items such as tractors,...
Many Paths: 4 reasons Galesburg's population is declining and how we can stop the trend
After five decades of population decline, let’s look at how we are doing. Four areas have been identified to explain why people leave a city. Cost of living-high property taxes: The cost of living is up everywhere, spurred on by the pandemic, a shortage of consumer goods and corporate greed. Many items have gone up double and triple, and it does not appear likely they will go back down anytime soon. Being able to afford a starter home, once the American dream, is just about out of reach for an average income family. The mortgage itself might not be any higher than renting, (median rent in Galesburg was recorded as $650 in the 2020 census, which is more than likely $750 now). After adding property taxes, and property insurance, that once affordable mortgage goes to $1100-$1300 per month, well outside of the range for a medium income family. We brag that we are a low-cost town. That mostly is an illusion.
Kick off summer at the Bishop Hill Folk Festival
On Saturday June 1, start the summer by enjoying the Bishop Hill Folk Music Festival. The event in the Bishop Hill park will feature some of the best-known Illinois folk musicians, such as Bucky Halker, the Bucktown Americana Music Show, Barry Cloyd, and more. Their musical styles span a wide...
Hard work and effort recognized at Neponset Grade School award ceremony
It was a very good night Thursday, May 16. Neponset Grade School held its annual Athletic and Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony. A full turn-out of Neponset and Kewanee parents, grandparents, students , and the occasional interloper (like me) filled long tables in the gym, enjoying pizza, cookies, and individual boxes of Cracker Jack. Can you think of any light meal better suited to honor a bunch of lively kids? (Principal Dena Hodge-Bates assured me the eating part of the event would be over in 15 minutes, and she was right!)
Rep. Dan Swanson working for funding to restore state historic sites
Bishop Hill was recently listed on Landmarks Illinois’ list of the Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. According to a news release, the site was “threatened since the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has not been provided with sufficient funding to properly maintain the site.” State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been trying to […]
Galva police report for May 13-19
Police responded to a report of a semi-truck that hit and destroyed a yield sign and metal post at the intersection of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 3rd Street. The driver was located and agreed to pay for the damage. Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 00...
Wanted, Bishop Hill brides and grooms
The Bishop Hill Methodist Church is hosting a special day on Sunday, June 2, to celebrate the couples married at the village’s Methodist and the Colony Churches. The day begins at 10:15 a.m. with a special church service and recognition of these marriages. Fellowship and sharing will follow the morning’s program.
Severe weather possible Friday and Sunday; here's what forecasters are saying.
Severe weather is possible in the Tri-State on Friday, and strong storms are looking likely on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Here's what forecasters are saying about storms over the holiday weekend. Slight risk for severe weather on Friday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the Tri-State in...
Softball Recap: Geneseo snaps seven-game streak of wins at home
Thursday just wasn't the day for Geneseo's offense. They fell 5-0 to the Sterling Golden Warriors on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Geneseo's shutout was a dramatic turnaround. For Sterling's part, Sienna Stingley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked...
KHS STEP students excel at OSF Saint Luke
Two students have successfully completed an OSF healthCare Saint Luke Medical Center culinary program, the company announced. The program is designed to provide special needs students with hands-on experience in the kitchen, has seen remarkable progress and achievement from its participants, Judith Velazuez-Gutierrez and Diamond Lockhart. Diamond and Judith have...
How Dunlap played its way into contention at the IHSA boys tennis state finals
PEORIA — The Dunlap boys tennis team put itself in position to win a state trophy and earn a place in IHSA history Friday. The Eagles doubles tandem of senior Shaan Kashyap and junior Ethan McRaven rolled to the Class 1A state championship match. They will face junior Krish Khanna and freshman Arjun...
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