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Online Survey to Report Storm Damage to IEMA
Galesburg, IL (April 21, 2026) The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is asking citizens in Knox County to report property damage resulting from the April 17 – 18, 2026 storms and tornadoes, or ongoing flooding through April 30, 2026. The voluntary survey, which collects information on damages, will be utilized by emergency management teams to evaluate the extent of damage and gauge if the area meets the threshold for possible federal assistance for affected property owners in Knox
Home Services, Done Right: How to Start, Scale, and Stay Profitable
Starting a home services business isn’t just about having a toolbelt and a business card—it’s about reading your market, building trust from the ground up, and running your operation like it matters. Because it does. You're walking into homes. You're fixing what breaks. You're on speed dial when things go sideways. And if you do it right, you're the first name that comes to mind when someone says, "I know a guy." But getting there takes more than skill. It takes rhythm, resilience, and a little bit of
