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Downtown Galesburg Revitalization: Simmons Street
Downtown Galesburg Revitalization: Simmons Street Construction Update Contact: Aaron Gavin, Public Works Director Email: agavin@ci.galesburg.il.us Galesburg, IL (July 23, 2025) Work continues downtown, bringing improvements to Simmons Street and the nearby downtown parking lot. This significant revitalization project began in March with the closure of the Prairie Street intersection, one block of Simmons Street, and the west half of the parking lot. Today, the Prairie Street intersection reopened
Excessive Heat & Cooling Centers
Press Release -- Excessive Heat & Cooling Centers Contact: KCEMA Coordinator/Fire Chief Hovind Phone: 309 -345-3756 Galesburg, IL (July 22, 2025) The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring local conditions over the next several days. Temperatures starting Tuesday afternoon will reach dangerous levels with heat index values reaching 100 - 105 degrees. Conditions will peak Wednesday and Thursday with the heat index potentially exceeding 110 degrees. Starting Thursday night, the area
Cathy St. George Selected as Assistant City Manager & Director of Community Engagement
Cathy St. George Selected as Assistant City Manager & Director of Community Engagement for City of Galesburg Contact: Eric Hanson, Galesburg City Manager Phone: 309-345-3628 Galesburg, IL (July 8, 2025) The City of Galesburg is pleased to announce the selection of Cathy St. George to fill the position of Assistant City Manager, Director of Community Engagement & Public Information Officer. A long-standing and dedicated member of the City’s administration, St. George brings more than a decade of
Kathryn E. Jennings Sworn in as Regional Superintendent of Schools for Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and
On July 1, 2025, Kathryn E. Jennings was officially sworn in as the Regional Superintendent of Schools for the Regional Office of Education #33, serving Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren Counties. The ceremony took place at the Knox County Courthouse in Galesburg, surrounded by her family, and close friends, including outgoing Regional Superintendent Jodi L. Scott, Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving, and incoming Assistant Regional Superintendent Emily Adolphson. Katie succeeds Jodi Scott,
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ISO: TRY IT TUESDAY VISITS
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