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| Schilling Bring in Big-Name Politicians |
A candidate for Congress used the start of a rally in Galesburg today to refer to his opponent as "Senator Dick Durbin's hand-picked candidate" -- then had several Washington politicians speak on his behalf.
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| Police Believe Car Burglaries Are Connected |
Eight car burglaries have been reported in Galesburg since last Friday and authorities believe the incidents are connected.
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| Housing Authority Board Sees High Occupancy |
Board members were pleased with occupancy rates for properties at the Knox County Housing Authority Board.
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| Galesburg Man Wanted for Endangering Child's Life |
Authorities were investigating a separate incident when a woman waved down officers just before 1 am yesterday.
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| Testimony to Continue Wednesday in Sheley Trial |
MORRISON, Ill. (AP)--Testimony is expected to continue in the second murder trial of a man accused in a 2008 killing spree that left eight people dead in two states.
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| Local Residents Brace for Hurricane Sandy |
Abingdon resident Laura Rammage boarded a plan Sunday headed for a vacation in Boston.
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| Galesburg Police Open New Fire Range Building |
Construction of the Galesburg Police Department's new pistol range training building is now complete.
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| Republican Nominee Stops in Quad Cities |
Much like in the week prior, another candidate for President campaigned close to Galesburg, and took the gloves off.
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| Galesburg Ghost Stories Come to Life |
Around a hundred ghost and history enthusiast gathered last night at the Galesburg Public Library to participate in the "Ghost of Galesburg" tour.
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| Bond Set For Woman Accused in Fatal Accident Near Knox College |
FIRST REPORTED 3:00pm 10/29/12, UPDATED 5am 10/30/12 Bond has been set for a Galesburg woman facing at least four felony charges for allegedly striking and killing a Knox College student with her car early Sunday.
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| Galesburg Man May be Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault |
Police responded to Galesburg Cottage Hospital Sunday morning after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted after a night of drinking.
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| Fight at Quick Sam's Draws Crowd |
Police responded to a reported fight at Quick Sam's on South Academy Street, Saturday.
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| Details Not Yet Released on Fatal Accident Near Knox College |
Galesburg Police say there was a fatal hit-and-run accident near the Knox College campus early yesterday morning, but they're not saying much more official than that.
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| Knox County Board Confronted by Protesters at Last Week's Meeting |
Last Monday's Knox County Board meeting saw the approval of several items.
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| Opening Statements to Begin in Sheley's Trial |
MORRISON, Ill. (AP)--Attorneys are set to deliver opening statements in the second trial of a man accused in the 2008 killings of eight people in Illinois and Missouri.
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| Downtown Trick-or-Treating for Galesburg Youth |
It's grown again. An annual safe trick-or-treating alternative for Galesburg and other local youth has likely hit another milestone.
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| Kentucky Man Arrested on Sex Charges in Galesburg |
A man from Kentucky is accused of driving all the way to Galesburg to try and have sex with an underage female.
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| Galesburg Man Arrested in Iowa Prostitution Sting |
A man who's listed as being from Galesburg is one of those that was arrested earlier this week as part of a prostitution-related sting in Iowa.
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| Sheley Murder Trial Set to Begin Monday |
MORRISON, Ill. (AP) -- Attorneys will begin making opening arguments Monday in the second trial of a man accused of killing eight people in Illinois and Missouri in 2008.
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| Overpass Offically Opens |
Local, state, and federal officials have gotten together to celebrate a big project being completed in Galesburg, as well as the local lawmaker the city claims had a lot to do with making it happen.
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| The Knox County YMCA Names New CEO |
FIRST REPORTED 3PM 10/26/12 The Knox County YMCA has been searching for a new CEO since June of this year.
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| Unemployment Drops Again, in Some Cases, in a Big Way |
Local Unemployment rates are at some of the lowest levels they've been at in years.
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| 17th District Congressional Candidates Spar in Peoria |
Plenty of talking points were exchanged in the final 17th District Congressional debate last night in Peoria.
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| Local Politician Steps into New Role |
On Thursday students at Galesburg High School walked into school under the leadership of a new principal--sort of.
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| KCAP to Close at End of Month |
FIRST REPORTED 3:00pm 10/25/12 Since 1985, the Knox County Area Project has attempted to keep County youth out of trouble with the law.
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| Galesburg Man to be Tried on Original Attempted Murder Charges |
A Galesburg man will be tried at the end of the year on the original charges he faced for allegedly beating a woman with a brick and trying to force sex on her.
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| Man Gets Prison Time for Sex Crimes |
A Knoxville man didn't get nearly as much time in prison as prosecutors wanted for a series of sexual assault he's accused of committing on family members.
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| Knox County Board Meets, Gets Confronted by County Workers |
Employees from the Knox County Nursing Home, Sheriff's Department, and State's Attorney's office were showing their discontent with contract negotiations before last night's Knox County Board meeting.
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| Galesburg Participates in National Food Day |
The Sustainable Business Center and En Season participated in this year National Food Day.
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| 9 Jurors Selected So Far for Sheley Murder Trial |
MORRISON, Ill. (AP)--Nine jurors have been chosen so far in the second trial of a man accused of killing eight people in Illinois and Missouri in 2008.
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| President Campaigns Close to Galesburg |
President Barack Obama got close to the Galesburg area campaigning Wednesday, and stuck to a message of how he claims his opponent is bad for the country.
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| The Visitors Bureau Supports External Agency Funding |
With budget work sessions underway for the 20-13 year, the Galesburg City Council addressed external agency funding at Monday night's meeting.
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| Galesburg Man Convicted on Some Charges, Acquitted of Attempted Murder |
A Galesburg man will be sentenced in January after a jury took over eight hours Tuesday to find him not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of two other charges.
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| State Attorney Responds to Accusations |
Knox County States Attorney John Pepmeyer has responded to accusations made by his opponent Erik Gibson that Pepmeyer failed to show up for a debate last Thursday night at Knox College.
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| John Sullivan Discusses Issues in Monmouth |
State Senator John Sullivan took questions on upcoming Illinois legislative policy from community leaders in Monmouth, yesterday.
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| 6 Jurors Picked in Sheley Murder Trial |
MORRISON, Ill. (AP)--Jury selection is scheduled to continue Thursday in the second trial of a man accused of killing eight people in Illinois and Missouri in 2008.
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| BREAKING NEWS: Nicholson Not Guilty of Attempted Murder, Guilty of Other Counts |
FIRST REPORTED 7:55pm 10/23/12 A Galesburg man has been found not guilty of Attempted Murder, but guilty of other charges, for an assault on a woman at the beginning of the year.
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| Investigations into Two Galesburg Home Fires |
Galesburg Firefighters say they're still trying to figure out the cause of two fires that occurred within hours of each other this morning.
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| District 205 Names New Superintendent |
The District 205 school board named their new Superintendent at Monday nights meeting.
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| The Galesburg City Council Finishes Last Week's Meeting |
Finishing up last week's Galesburg City Council meeting, Alderman made quick work of several project bids as well as salary proposals for the Galesburg Township.
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| Fundraising for Renovation Hits Eight Million |
The Alumni Hall Renovation project is on its way to becoming a reality.
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| Early Voting Begins in Galesburg |
With the election fast approaching, early voting in Galesburg has begun.
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| Accused Spree Killer Back on Trial Starting Today |
A trial that's been delayed several times since a similar case ended last year is expected to finally get under way today.
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| City Council Tackles Unfinished Business |
The Galesburg City Council, to borrow an old term, went a little long last week, so they have some items to attend to before a scheduled work session tonight.
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| Generator and Pressure Washer for the Red Cross |
The Western Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross can now add generator and pressure washer to their list disaster ready equipment.
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| Honoring Knox Alumni |
This weekend was Homecoming weekend for Knox College and there was a number of activities for students, families and alumni to participate in.
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| Assistant States Attorney Looking for Debate |
Knox County Assistant States Attorney Erik Gibson was all prepared to debate current states Attorney John Pepmeyer but after several failed attempts by Gibson to get Pepmeyer on board Gibson held a press conference instead.
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| Long Time Tourism Director Honored |
Diane Bruening served as Galesburg's Tourism Director for over a decade before retiring in two-thousand and eleven.
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| Marijuana Grow Investigated in East Galesburg |
Knox County Sheriffs Investigators recovered 19 cannabis plants from the 200 block of California Avenue in East Galesburg.
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| District 205 building committee raises questions |
District 205 presented their base and alternate bid options to the building committee for a multi-purpose athletic facility yesterday.
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| Victim Testifies in Attempted Murder Trial |
The woman suspected of being assaulted by a Galesburg man charged with attempted murder has taken the witness stand.
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| Salvation Army Accepting Food Assistance Applications... |
The Salvation Army in Galesburg will be accepting applications for those in need of food assistance.
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| Two Residential Burglaries in Galesburg |
Two residential burglaries in the 400 and 900 block of North Street in Galesburg were reported Wednesday.
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| Civic Authority Board Sees Great Attendance |
The Knox County Civic Authority Board met yesterday to discuss budgets and next year's Red Carpet shows.
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| Students Work Together For Art |
Studio Art majors from Knox College came together with the help of an Artist in Residence to create a Mural on the outside wall of The Box Gallery in downtown Galesburg.
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| Bond Reduction For Man Charged in Connection With Shooting Death |
A Galesburg man arrested for allegedly having a weapon used in a shooting death in late-August of this year has pleaded not guilty, and has a little better chance of getting out of jail before trial.
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| Attempted Murder Trial Now Officially Underway |
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| Superintendents Talk Specifics on Possible Merger |
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| Local Businessman Looking to Run for Treasurer |
Local Business man Mike Kroll is looking to run for City Treasurer this coming April.
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| Jury Ready in Attempted Murder Trial |
Opening statements are about to begin in the case of a Galesburg man accused of attempted murder.
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| Lowering Residents Energy Rates |
Knoxville residents came out Tuesday night to the Hurd-Hendrick Community Room to hear information on the upcoming electricity aggregation referendum.
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| Galesburg School District Reaches Consensus Before Thursday Meeting |
The last of the schematic design workshops for a multi-purpose athletic facility at Galesburg High School took place last night.
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| Still No Full Jury For Attempted Murder Trial |
There wasn't any testimony today in the trial of a Galesburg man charged with attempted murder. WGIL's Will Stevenson was in the courtroom most of the day.
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| Knoxville High School cost estimates look good |
The Knoxville School Board got a chance to see a cost estimate for the new high school.
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| Monmouth hires new City Administrator |
Former Galesburg and Monmouth Fire Chief John Cratty was appointed to the position of City Administrator at last night's Monmouth City Council meeting.
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| Downtown Abingdon Building Closer to Being Demolished |
It appears that a downtown Abingdon building that's next in a series of demolitions to dilapidated properties downtown could be easier than thought.
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| City Council Makes Decision on Hotel Rezoning and Development |
The Galesburg City Council unanimously approved rezoning for a planned hotel and retail-slash-housing development last night.
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| GREDA and Knoxville Move Forward |
The Knoxville City Council has been working with GREDA to bring in potential developers.
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| Court Appearance for Alleged Robber |
A Galesburg man who wasn't out of prison long before he allegedly committed a series of crimes a week ago will be back in court once again next week.
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| A Juvenile Was Arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery |
According to a Galesburg Police report a juvenile was arrested for aggravated domestic battery early this morning.
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| City Picks Up Award From Ecomomic Development Magazine |
The City of Galesburg is getting some national recognition for its economic development efforts.
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| The Galesburg City Council Looking at Proposed Hotel Development Tonight |
Costa residents will have their last chance to convince council members at tonight's City Council meeting to prevent a proposed rezoning and hotel development.
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| Art Exhibit explores "A Beautiful World" |
An exhibition called "A Beautiful World" has come to the Galesburg Civic Art Center.
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| Reagan Historian to Tour Galesburg |
Ronald Reagan Historian Peter Hannaford will be making a stop in Illinois Monday to discuss his new book "Reagan's Roots."
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| Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra readies for performance |
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony Orchestra continues it's 61st season tonight.
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| The Galesburg Public Library Moves Forward With Plans For a New Building |
Last week, the Library Board decided to send out a "request for quotation" for design plans on a new library.
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| Bringing Leadership to Galesburg |
Being a strong leader is something everyone strives to be and up until about 2010 Leadership Greater Galesburg offered people programs to becoming great leaders.
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| The Galesburg Township Prepares it's Budget for 20-13 |
The Galesburg Township did a reading of it's budget appropriations last night.
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| Cheri Bustos and Bobby Schilling Held Their First Debate Last Night |
Republican Incumbent Bobby Schilling and Democratic challenger Cheri Bustos had a chance to swing the momentum of the District 17 Congressional race last night.
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| Do You Have Two Ways Out of Your Home? |
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the Galesburg Fire Department is attempting to inform Galesburg residents to have "Two ways out."
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| The Discovery Depot Gets A New Look |
The Discovery Depot is taking on a three year renovation project that will hopeful bring in new visitors and bring back some of the old ones.
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| Two Debates to Air on WGIL Tonight |
The first of three debates between Democrat Cheri Bustos and Republican incumbent Bobby Schilling will take place tonight.
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| More Than Just a Presidential Election |
On November 6th people all over will flock to the polls to cast their vote for President but for the Cities of Abingdon and Avon--residents will have more than just president to vote for.
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| Drivers Get Ready For More Delays |
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced more lane closures for the Galesburg Area.
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| John Sullivan Tours the Sustainable Business Center |
There are only two in the country, but that doesn't prevent the Sustainable Business Center in Galesburg from recruiting entrepreneurs to the area.
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| Plans for the Knox County Court House Moves Forward |
Plans for the ventilation and heating system on the Knox County Courthouse were presented at last night's Building Commission meeting.
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| School Board Approves Bids For Project |
The district 238 School Board approved the bid offer from a Canton based construction company to complete the interior of the Ag/Weight room for the high school.
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| Galesburg High School Hold Assembly to Encourage Safe Driving |
Students filed into the Galesburg High School auditorium at 9:15 Tuesday morning for an assembly on safe driving and hate crimes.
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| Golf Package Put On Back Burner |
A proposed Golf weekend package by the tourism council has officially been canceled after learning a tour operator in Chicago was offering a similar package the following weekend in Galesburg.
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| College Students Look into City's History |
The city of Monmouth worked hand and hand on a grant proposal with Monmouth college that would help fund part of a 26-thousand dollar creation of the Warren County Virtual Museum.
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| 4H Isn't Just For Youth Anymore |
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| A New Candidate Enters the Race for Mayor |
Now that several candidates have announced their run for mayor another candidate has decided to join the race.
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| 1.2.3 Release Pumpkin |
During the month of October there are a number of activities you can do with a pumpkin.
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| The Galesburg Library is Ready to Present it's Budget to the City Council |
A small library budget increase is planned for the 20-13 Fiscal Year.
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| Mayoral Candidate Arrested |
48 year old John Rucinski was arrested Thursday night.
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| The Main Street Overpass is Nearing Competion |
For the last year, the Main Street overpass has been under construction.
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| Local and State Legislators Come Together |
Carl Sandburg College held it's annual Legislative Luncheon Friday and representatives for Congressman Bobby Schilling, Senator Mark Krik and Dick Durbin were among the attendees.
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| Funding for a New Library Came Up at the Trustees Meeting |
The board of Trustees at the Galesburg Library discussed specifics for receiving design plans for a new library at yesterday's meeting.
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| A Galesburg Alderman is Recusing Himself From A Vote |
Galesburg Alderman Jeremy Karlin is recusing himself from the vote on a hotel development on the North side of town.
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| Local Resident Still Pushing To Be Heard |
Last month the Galesburg City Council approved the sale of 616 Indiana Avenue to the Galesburg CILA Holmes Partnership even with the objections of local residents.
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| Taking A Drive Through Knox County |
The 36 annual Scenic Drive rolls out this weekend and people from all over Knox County will be participating in the various fall activities.
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| Liquor Sales Can Happen at Lake Storey Pavilion |
The Galesburg City Council has approved a proposal allowing for alcohol sales at Lake Storey Pavilion, with the changes a Galesburg aldermen wanted.
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| Pumpkin Patch Verse Store |
You've all seen them--giant cardboard boxes outside the local grocery store filled to the top with pumpkins.
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| Distric 205 Makes A Budgetary Decision |
District 205 has decided to move forward with a budget proposal involving a new multipurpose athletic facility at Galesburg High School. The 14 thousand square foot facility is expected to be built in 2014.
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| GOP VP Candidate Campagins in Region |
Another day, another Presidential or Vice Presidential candidate stopping in an area close to Galesburg, just not in Illinois.
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| Local Barbecue Joint Moves Inside |
For months Good Stuff Barbecue has been serving customers out of a trailer parked in a parking lot on the corner of Main street and North Farnham street.
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| Candidate for 47th Senate Seat Gets an Endorsement |
Randy Frese accepted Republican Representative Norine Hammond's endorsement for the 47th District Senate seat yesterday.
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| Residents Still Not Pleased With Hotel Development |
Some of the same problems persist with a proposed hotel, retail, and housing development planned for the area of Seminary Street across the road from the Seminary Square Shopping Center.
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| A Garbage Rate Increase Could Be in Knoxville's Future |
Rising fuel cost, truck maintenance, labor and land fill fees are all reasons why Alderman and head of the Sanitation Committee Rob Derham has put a proposal on the table to increase garbage rates.
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| State Senator Candidate Talks Term Limits |
Randy Freese says the longer you're in a political office, the more likely you're going to be a part of a culture of corruption.
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| A New Candidate Has Entered the Race for Mayor of Galesburg |
John Rucinski may be from Chicago, but loves Galesburg so much he wants to be Mayor.
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| lake Story Liquor Ordinance Up for Final Vote |
The Galesburg City Council is expected to make a final decision tonight on whether or not to allow alcohol at the Lake Storey Pavilion during special events, after putting the brakes on the measure a few weeks ago.
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| Renewable Energy Comes to Carl Sandburg College |
200 pounds of Pennycress seeds have been planted by Carl Sandburg College.
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