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Smith-Esters expects to run for Galesburg mayor; Pritchard unsure if he will seek re-election

By Elle Johnson | Nov 11, 2020

With the Nov. 3 general election having just passed, Galesburg is already setting its sights on the April 6, 2021, local election.

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Illinois businesses face fines over mask order

By Elle Johnson | Sep 3, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has received approval to fine business owners if they refuse to enforce his mask mandate.

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Dark skies: Illinois' fireworks ban remains in place as other states profit: report

By Elle Johnson | Aug 19, 2020

Fireworks are a part of summertime traditions, but in Illinois, the spectacular nighttime displays remain largely banned.

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Galesburg CUSD 205 has $7.2 million deficit in 'tentative' school budget

By Elle Johnson | Aug 17, 2020

Galesburg Central Unified School District (CUSD) 205 is preparing for a $7.2 million deficit from a tentative budget, which would fund building projects, child care and more.

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Galesburg School District considers non-teaching staff reductions to offset potential pandemic losses

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

Galesburg School District 205 is considering reducing its non-teaching staff to offset projected revenue losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Carl Sandburg College distributes CARES Act funds to students

By Elle Johnson | Jun 28, 2020

Students attending Carl Sandburg College last spring have received up to $700 in funding from the CARES Act.

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Food pantries feel the impact of increased demand due to COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church runs a food pantry in Galesburg that has seen an increase in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Altona board nixes having 2 alleged vandals do community service in the village

By Elle Johnson | Mar 14, 2020

During an Altona Village board meeting on March 5, Mayor Derrick Appell said a Knox County Deputy arrested two young males, ages 13 and 14, in Altona for vandalism of public property.