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Business · GalesburgThe Suites Galesburg is expected to open February 2025 at 732 W. Main St., the former location of Hank’s Power & Equipment. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A growing business offering salon suites that can be leased by up to 20 tenants in the beauty and wellness field will open early next year in Galesburg. Jason Cousineau, founder of Davenport, Iowa-based The Suites, tells WGIL The Suites Galesburg is expected to open February 2025 at 732 W. Main St., the f…See the Story
Business offering 20 beauty/wellness 'salon suites' settles on new Galesburg location. Here's the updated plan
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgGalesburg will purchase five 22-passenger super medium-duty buses, similar to the one pictured above, from Midwest Transit Equipment utilizing IDOT’s Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program. (Photo courtesy Galesburg Public Transportation) Galesburg will purchase five 22-passenger super medium-duty buses, similar to the one pictured above, from Midwest Transit Equipment utilizing IDOT’s Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program. (Photo courtesy …See the Story
Nearly 1$M federal grant allows Galesburg to purchase 5 buses to replace aging fleet
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgFreddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expected to open at a yet to be determined location in Galesburg sometime in 2025. That’s according to Freddy’s franchisee Steven Young of MLY Investments, who tells WGIL his firm is in the process of site selection in Galesburg. A PR firm for Freddy’s announced last week a Freddy’s would open in Knox County, and a spokesman clarified they were “targeting Galesburg” before the franchisee confirmed Monday…See the Story
Burger franchisee says Freddy's and Galesburg the 'perfect fit.' Site selection in progress
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgTraffic moves east and west through the South Street underpass in Downtown Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The city of Galesburg plans to go after a federal grant that could lead to the replacement of the antiquated South Street underpass. Aldermen on Monday will be asked to approve a resolution of support and commitment of local funds for a Railroad Crossing Elimination Program application to the Federal Railroad Administration for a project plan…See the Story
Galesburg seeks federal grant as initial step to replace South Street underpass. Here's the plan
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgThe site of the former OT Johnson store in downtown Galesburg. (WILL STEVENSON/WGIL) A concert will be held at the site of the former OT Johnson store in downtown Galesburg — a sign of what the show’s organizer says is a hope of things to come. After a test run last year, the Downtown Community Partnership will host what it’s calling another “pop-up concert” at the site Friday starting at 5:00 p.m., featuring two “eclectic bands.” Admission is …See the Story
Former OT Johnson site could become music venue; concert there Friday night
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgFreddy’s is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with nearly 500 locations across 36 states nationwide. (Freddy’s) UPDATE, 5 p.m.: A spokesperson provides more information on a potential location and the timeline for a Freddy’s in the Galesburg-area. A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard says it’s officially coming to the Galesburg-area. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced Wednesday in a news …See the Story
Freddy's is still coming to the Galesburg-area — it just won't be located next to McDonald's
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgHere are personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, meeting: District 205 September 2024 Personnel Agenda by WGIL Radio on ScribdSee the Story
District 205 Sept. 2024 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools
Galesburg, Illinois · GalesburgAmeren Illinois will host a second round of open house sessions Tuesday to gather stakeholder input on a proposed new energy grid between Galesburg and Oneida. According to a news release, Ameren Illinois says the project will provide a more reliable and resilient energy grid to customers. The Knox County Connector Project proposes the rebuilding of approximately 10 miles of transmission line from the existing Sandburg substation northeast of G…See the Story