Memories Of Late Galesburg Fire Chief Dale May July 29, 2020 4:01 pm|Former Galesburg Fire Chief Dale May passed away last Thursday. at the age of 87. A Galesburg native,…
Galesburg Fire Chief to retire in October September 12, 2019 1:56 pm|Now that Galesburg has a new police chief, it appears it is time to find a new fire…
Patriot Day Ceremony to honor fallen Galesburg firefighters September 10, 2019 4:40 pm|A ceremony honoring the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, is happening Wednesday morning at the Galesburg Fire…
Danny Scott awarded by city for historic home restoration August 9, 2018 11:09 am|The City of Galesburg is recognizing the work of Danny Scott for his work on a historic home…
Students to board the “Walking School Bus” July 24, 2018 12:32 pm|An initiative involving school children that’s been done around the country and around the world for the past…
Council tables housing standards and rental licensing program March 6, 2018 1:16 pm|Galesburg Mayor John Pritchard says that ordinances on housing standards and rental licensing are a good step in…
Alderman discuss waiving building code study for Defenders of Freedom August 8, 2017 6:54 pm|The Defenders of Freedom, an organization that looks to assist local veterans, are having difficulty opening at their…
Simkins suggests imposing fee on invalid assistance August 2, 2017 3:00 pm|At Monday night’s Galesburg City Council work session, Fire Chief Tom Simkins presented the board with some information…
Fire crews battle blaze at Fig’s Italian Steakhouse July 5, 2017 6:22 pm|The smell of wood burning filled Downtown Galesburg this morning as fire crews battled a blaze in a…
Late Thursday fire at Chambers Street apartment building June 9, 2017 11:33 am|There appear to be only a few minor injuries after firefighters extinguished a blazed at an apartment building…
Sunday night garage fire on Sweetbriar May 8, 2017 11:15 am|Galesburg firefighters responded to a fire at a two-stall garage on Sweetbriar Place about a block from the…
Galesburg couple displaced by Friday night fire December 3, 2016 9:05 pm|A two-and-a-half story residence on the north side of Galesburg suffered significant smoke damage after a fire, last…
Simkins awarded Herring Community Service Award, Pritchard delivers ‘State of City’ November 21, 2016 8:59 pm|Every year the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce awards one of it’s citizens the Thomas B. Herring Community…
Early morning fire damages West North Street home October 28, 2016 11:55 am|A one and a half story residence built in the late 1880’s saw moderate structure damage and smoke…
Woman, dogs escape Brooks Street blaze September 18, 2016 1:55 pm|Galesburg Fire Chief Tom Simkins says a woman and three dogs are “very lucky” after a fire broke…
Impact of Monday’s storms linger as power outages continue December 29, 2015 10:26 pm|Monday’s severe winter storms may be dissipating over the northern Atlantic Ocean now, but the Midwest is still…
Morning Fire Scorches Locust Street Home October 20, 2015 3:52 pm|Black walls and extensive smoke damage has left the interior of a Locust Street home in bad shape…
Authorities Continue to Clear Cameron of Debris Following Tornado Devastation, Rauner to Visit at 12:30 July 17, 2015 4:09 pm|Strong thunderstorms moved through Warren and Knox counties last night producing not only heavy rain and lightning, but…