Downtown Galesburg building destroyed by fire remains under investigation; No injuries reported, demo underway

Emergency Demolition ordinance was utilized to expedite demolition of the unstable structure.
Zefo, Helen

Helen Beatrice Zefo, 93, of Galesburg, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Galesburg firefighters battle Thursday morning blaze in Downtown Galesburg

The vacant building was the former site of businesses such as Tucker’s Printing and Ray’s Hobby Shop.
Amtrak records record ridership in 2024; Galesburg numbers up 15%

Passenger rail provider welcomed a historic 32.8 million customers in FY 2024