Guide to permits and contractor requirements for home improvement projects in Galesburg

Whether done by the homeowner or a contractor, permits are generally required
Phillips, Kevin R.

Kevin Ray Phillips, 56, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:08 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Marigold Health and Rehab, Galesburg. Kevin was born January 5, 1967, in Macomb, Illinois the son of Bernard Ray and Shirley
Buncher, Miki I.

Miki Irene Buncher, 70, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:06 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Miki was born August 2, 1952, in Galesburg, the daughter of Ronald and Norma Jean
Cervantez, Raymond

Raymond Cervantez, 92, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:48 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, at home. Ray was born December 22, 1930, in Galesburg, the son of Jesus and Socorro (Alvarez) Cervantez. Ray graduated from Galesburg High
Miller, Rodney P.

Rodney Paul Miller, 70, of Galesburg, died on April 20, 2023, of pancreatic cancer. Rodney was born on November 17, 1952, to Kenneth and Colleen Miller, growing up on their farm in Kent, Iowa. After graduating in
O’Connor, Barbara E.

Barbara Ellen O’Connor, 89, formerly of Bushnell and Wataga, Illinois, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Barb was born January 14, 1934, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of
O’Connor, Brenda J.

Brenda Joyce O’Connor, 63, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023at Marigold Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Brenda was born September 25, 1959, in Bellflower, California the daughter of Gilbert Robert and Dorma
Knox County property transfers for April 13-19, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

Knox County real estate property transfers April 13-19.
17 states on Thursday urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Attorneys general in 17 states want the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal.
About 15 cars of a freight train derailed Wednesday night just south of Chicago.
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — About a dozen cars of a freight train have derailed just south of Chicago.