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Johnson Staffs National Conference

By Press release submission | Mar 22, 2022

Monmouth College Director of Student Equity, Inclusion and Community Regina Johnson said she was “humbled” – and a bit nervous – when given the opportunity to play a key role at her first national conference.

Knox County officials report 212 coronavirus deaths, with 12,502 confirmed cases

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

There have been 12,502 confirmed coronavirus cases in Knox County as of March 21, with 212 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

St. Augustine residents pay $725 in Municipal Sales Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

This is a decrease from the month before.

$42,572 in Business District Tax collected in 2021 for Galesburg

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

$1.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2021 for Knox County

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Henderson County officials report 18 coronavirus deaths, with 1,147 confirmed cases

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

There have been 1,147 confirmed coronavirus cases in Henderson County as of March 21, with 18 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Warren County officials report 82 coronavirus deaths, with 3,982 confirmed cases

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

There have been 3,982 confirmed coronavirus cases in Warren County as of March 21, with 82 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Effingham County officials report 134 coronavirus deaths, with 10,599 confirmed cases

By Galesburg Reporter | Mar 21, 2022

There have been 10,599 confirmed coronavirus cases in Effingham County as of March 21, with 134 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

McDonough County Finance/Insurance Committee met March 9

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2022

McDonough County Finance/Insurance Committee met Wednesday, March 9.

ROWVA Community Unit School District No. 208 Board of Education met March 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 21, 2022

ROWVA Community Unit School District No. 208 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, March 14.

McDonough County Road & Bridge met March 3

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 21, 2022

McDonough County Road & Bridge met Thursday, March 3.

Yard Maintenance Standards & Guidelines

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2022

With the mowing season quickly approaching, the City of Galesburg would like to remind property owners of yard maintenance expectations. Per Galesburg Municipal Code Section 94 Nuisances, owners must keep all grass and weeds below 12 inches. This maintains the appearance of the neighborhood lawns and deters the presence of unwanted pests.