Galesburg sets Trick or Treating hours, encourages following health guidelines

The City of Galesburg will have trick-or-treating during the same day and time that it’s normally held, although they are encouraging residents to review and follow guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Monmouth waiting on IDOT approval for airport hangar replacement

The City of Monmouth is waiting on approval from the aeronautics division of the Illinois Department of Transportation on the replacement of the hangar at the city’s airport.
Monmouth looking to expand sidewalk café ordinance

An ordinance passed in August of 2019 that allowed Monmouth restaurants and lounges to operate outdoors could be expanded after changes made in response to the coronavirus pandemic received positive feedback.
Galesburg woman arrested for DUI after striking power pole.

Just before 3:30 pm on Monday, October 5th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the area of East Fremont and North Farnham Streets for reports of an accident involving a car striking a power pole.
Monmouth man arrested for Criminal Damage to property in Galesburg

Around 2:30 in the morning on Sunday, October 4th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 100 block of North Ivan for a report of criminal damage to property in progress.
District 205 To Make Decision On E-Learning Monday Night

The Galesburg District 205 School Board will meet Monday night to make a decision on the continuation of e-learning or some form of in-person learning going forward. Parents were recently urged to fill out a survey regarding
United High School staff member tests positive for COVID

Some students and staff members of United High School may be quarantined for two weeks.
Asbury, Waneta L.
Waneta L. Asbury, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois died 12:45 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Galesburg.
1,853 Illinois COVID-19 cases reported, and 14 new deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois is reporting 1,853 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 303,984.
Illinois’ trout-fishing season opens on Oct. 17 at 50 sites
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois’ fall trout fishing season opens on Oct. 17 at more than 50 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state.