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Fire-ravaged downtown Galesburg building to be demolished
Nearly three months after a fire caused significant damage to a downtown building, the property owner and insurance company have decided to tear it down. Steve Gugliotta, Director of Community Development for the city of Galesburg, said demolition is expected to begin within two weeks. He said the owner of...
Fishing derby, live music, painting and more: 9 things going on in Galesburg
It's the final weekend before the unofficial kick-off to summer with Memorial Day weekend, and there's plenty of things going on in the Galesburg area. Here are nine things we found to do. Annual Youth Fishing Derby. What: The Annual Youth Fishing Derby provides families the opportunity for children to...
Galesburg mayor says he’s seeking second term
GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - Peter Schwartzman Mayor of Galesburg announced he will be seeking a second term as mayor. “Over the past few months I have spoken to many Galesburg residents and, based on those conversations and many accomplishments of my first three years, I am very much looking forward to the prospects of a second term as mayor. I believe the future for Galesburg is very bright and I hope to play a part in making it ‘the best city to live in.’ I thank all city residents and city staff that work diligently to make Galesburg a great city to live in. I am so honored to represent the wonderful people of our city.”
Knox College students protest for Palestine, call for disclosure of investments
Knox College students joined college students across the country protesting for an end to violence in Palestine. “We refuse to be complicit in genocide, and we must take action to stop it. I believe one day Knox will celebrate us,” said senior Marin Hart in a speech that opened the protest on May 10.
Sentencing rescheduled for man convicted in Knox County Deputy’s death
Sentencing for a 24-year-old Granite City man convicted in the death of a Knox County deputy has been rescheduled, court records show. Daylon Richardson now is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 9, according to Henry County Court records. Court records say Richardson appeared May 6 in court after his objection...
Softball Game Recap: Galesburg Comes Up Short
Galesburg fell victim to Sterling and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 18-0 to the Sterling Golden Warriors. Galesburg has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Sterling's part, Sienna Stingley made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while...
Landmarks Illinois: Bishop Hill Colony Church in dire need of restoration
Anyone who has spent time at Bishop Hill in recent years likely has noticed the need for restoration. Landmarks Illinois, a nonprofit that helps support historic preservation across the state of Illinois. placed the Bishop Hill Colony Church along with nine other sites across the state on its 2024 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, which was released May 7.
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