Galesburg Sirloin Stockade closed for good
It’s official — Galesburg’s Sirloin Stockade is closed.
Cerar talks about closure of Packinghouse, expansion of Barnstormer
Things haven’t been easy the past few months for a local restaurant owner, who said he was ready to start talking about those changes, and did so with us.
Marshalls denies — then denies again — then confirms opening in Galesburg
For a while Monday, officials with the parent company of clothing retailer Marshalls were still not ready to confirm they were opening a store in Galesburg, despite the existence of a sign on North Henderson Street saying
Long-rumored retailer makes Galesburg arrival official
When contacted earlier in the year, the parent company for a department store more or less said they weren’t coming to Galesburg. The rumors persisted, and now, they’re official.
GNC opens in Seminary Square next week
It’s official — there are no more stores left open in Galesburg’s Sandburg Mall.
Former Knox County Board member George Knapp passes away
A Galesburg-area man who has spent a long time in the business community and in the local political community has passed away.
‘Infini-T’s and Beyond’ screen printing and embroidery to open on Losey Street
A new full-service screen printing business is opening up a shop on East Losey St..
Pizza Ranch on track for September opening
Despite delays, the Galesburg Pizza Ranch is eyeing a September opening.
Brass Elk bar and music venue to include recording studio, opening pushed to fall
When two area musicians first announced in January the transformation of the old Elks Club building on North Prairie Street into the Brass Elk, they promised a bar, arcade and music venue. That list now includes recording studio.
Looking back at the area’s biggest stories of 2015
Before we say farewell to 2015 we take a look back on the stories that shaped the Galesburg area over the past 12 months.