Apartment Resident Impacted By Burg’s Flames, “What’s Salvageable and What’s Not”
Galesburg Fire Department responded to flames rising from Burg’s Bar-n-Grill early this morning. Fire Chief Tom Simkins updated WGIL this afternoon stating the fire started on the second level of the establishment, but the cause is still
Gross, Edward H.
Mr. Edward H. Gross, 88, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Galesburg, died at 11:48 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015 in Shell Point Hospice, Ft. Myers, Florida.
Carnes, Lisa R.
Mrs. Lisa R. Carnes, 51, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 3:49 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in Trinity at Rock Island.
Fawcett, Roberta L.
Roberta L. Fawcett, 52, of Galesburg, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
McCormick, Darlene M.
Darlene M. McCormick, 89 of La Plata, Missouri and formerly of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri.
Burg’s Building Could Be Salvageable According to Fire Officials
An upstairs fire all but destroyed the second floor of Burg’s Bar-n-Grill earlier this morning, however, the building will not need to come down right away or possibly even at all. That’s according to Galesburg Fire Chief Tom
Monmouth College Observatory Installs High Powered Telescope
The Adolphson Observatory at Monmouth College has a new telescope for students and staff to utilize for research and studies.
Remnants Remain of Scorched Burg’s Bar-n-Grill
Galesburg fire crews have cleared Cherry Street and maintenance crews have now moved in.The remnants of Burg’s Bar-n-Grill remain. Cherry remains closed between Main Street and Simmons Street.
Galesburg Hampton Inn to Break Ground This Fall
After a bit of delay and financial mishaps, the Hampton Inn and Suites anticipated for North Seminary Street is expected to begin construction sometime this fall.
Vistors to Roll Windows Down at River 2 River Cruise and Show This Weekend
Hundreds of vintage cars and trucks will line up on Main Street today for the 10th annual two day River 2 River Car Cruise and the Car Show.
Simkins: Burg’s Bar-n-Grill a Total Loss in Early Morning Blaze
The Galesburg Fire Department is finishing clean-up on the scene of a fire that took place earlier this morning at Burg’s Bar-n- Grill (formerly McGillacuddy’s) on Cherry Street.