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Fall Cleanup Dates for Linwood Cemeteries

City Announces Fall Cleanup Dates for Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries  Contact:  Don Miles, Director of Parks & RecreationPhone:  309-345-3630Public Information Officer:  Cathy St. GeorgePhone:  309-344-2637 Galesburg, IL (September 12, 2025) —  The City of Galesburg announces that cleanup week at Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries will be held September 22‑26, 2025. During this period, cemetery staff will remove all decorations, flowers, flags, and other items placed on gravesites.  Families and

Launch of Alice's Career Clothing Drive

We’re proud to share that our annual Dress for Success Clothing Drive has been rebranded as Alice’s Career Clothing Drive, in honor of our dear friend and Chamber Ambassador, Alice Stenander. &##128153; Alice gave so much to this community—not only through her faithful service to the Chamber, but also through her decades as a nurse. She was sharp, stylish, and always encouraging others to put their best foot forward. We couldn’t think of a better way to honor her legacy.  The Galesburg Area Chamber of

Upcoming Road & Crossing Closures

Upcoming Galesburg Road and Railroad Crossing ClosuresContact:  City of Galesburg Public Works DepartmentPhone:  309-345-3623 Galesburg, IL (September 11, 2025) —  The City of Galesburg is notifying the public of two separate upcoming infrastructure projects that will result in temporary road closures.  Whitesboro Street Railroad Crossing Closure BNSF Railway will be performing essential crossing repairs at the Whitesboro Street railroad crossing on Friday, September 12, weather permitting.  The crossing

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Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Evening of Excellence Award Winners

GALESBURG, IL – The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its annual Evening of Excellence awards, which were presented at a ceremony on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event, held at the Stearman Hangar at the Galesburg Regional Airport, celebrated outstanding achievements and innovation within the local business community.  This year's award recipients are:Nonprofit Excellence AwardAwarded to an organization that demonstrates innovation and growth, accomplishes unique

ISO: BRAND IMPACT SPONSORS

Boost your brand’s visibility in a fun, engaging way by teaming up with the Chamber! All you need to do is provide us with your branded wearable merchandise, and we’ll showcase it on our social media platforms. This partnership gives your business the chance to reach a larger audience while giving the Chamber your exciting, branded items to share with our community. It’s a win-win—promoting local businesses and making our events and initiatives even more personal and connected. Let’s work together to

ISO: TRY IT TUESDAY VISITS

Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce for a Try It Tuesday Visit offers a unique opportunity to showcase your business and connect with the local community. During the event, a Chamber representative will visit your business to try one of your products or services on video, sharing their experience with the Chamber’s audience. This collaboration allows you to highlight what makes your business special in a fun and authentic way, all while reaching a broader audience through the Chamber's social media