National touring Americana-musician Pokey LaFarge coming to Orpheum
The Orpheum Theater in Galesburg is announcing a major musical act coming to their stage this fall.
School Year Wrap With District 205 Superintendent Dr. John Asplund
A tumultuous school year has come to an end and there is a bright future for students in Galesburg District 205. Renovations and additions have been completed at King, Steele and Lombard and a nearly new
205 Board approves change to school calendar
The District 205 school calendar was amended at last night’s meeting and the start of school was moved back a week from Thursday, August 26, for the first day of students to Thursday, September 2.
Former Streak Derek Blackwell New GHS Football Coach
The Galesburg High School football program has a familiar name and face to lead the program. 2003 GHS grad Derek Blackwell was named the new head coach at the District 205 board meeting last night. Blackwell was
Willett, Betty G.
Betty G. Lundquist Willett age 89 of Alpha, IL passed away at her home Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Man leads police on brief car chase with children in the vehicle
A little after 5:00 pm on Friday, June 11th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of Grand Avenue – the Shell Gas Station – to make contact with 27-year old Danny Britt of Peoria.
Illinois chemical plant explosion, fires prompt evacuations
CHICAGO (AP) – Emergency crews are battling massive fires at a northern Illinois chemical plant that exploded into flames.
Illinois records fewest new COVID-19 cases since March 2020
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois is reporting the lowest daily cases of coronavirus since March 2020.
Suburban superintendent named interim Chicago schools CEO
CHICAGO (AP) – A longtime educator and former suburban schools superintendent has been named the interim head of Chicago Public Schools.