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State ends fiscal year with record revenue

Taxes · Galesburg

State ends fiscal year with record revenue

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Final revenue numbers for FY25 were released on Wednesday, showing the state brought in more than $700 million of revenue than lawmakers originally budgeted for.See the Story

Daniel 'Dan' Lee Freund

Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg

Daniel 'Dan' Lee Freund

Dan was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Laurel, Mont., to Norman and Audrey (Richardson) Freund. He passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home on Saturday, June 21, 2025 with his wife, Randy, by his side. A celebration of Dan's life will be held at Springhill Presbyterian Church, 4769 W. Babcock St., Bozeman, Mont., on Tuesday, July 15, at 2 p.m. The service will be live streamed on YouTube...See the Story

Galesburg Community Foundation awards record $550,000 to 42 nonprofits in 2025 Turnout Grant Cycle

Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg

Galesburg Community Foundation awards record $550,000 to 42 nonprofits in 2025 Turnout Grant Cycle

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Remembering Arnie Haider: Longtime JCPenney manager and Galesburg civic leader

Arnold (Arnie) Jerome Haider A former manager of the JCPenney store at Sandburg Mall and an active Galesburg community leader has died. Arnold “Arnie” Haider, who spent 43 years with JC Penney, died Friday, June 27, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville. He was 85. Born Dec. 10, 1939, in St. Anthony, North Dakota, Haider’s career with JCPenney spanned 43 years, beginning in high school in Mandan, North Dakota, and culminating in his role as s…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Production in the Campus Basia Rivers in the 1st Tri Is 30% Above Total in the Other States

According to Firjan, the average production of the Campos Bay in Rio was 570 thousand barrels per oil day, compared to 434 thousand barrels/day produced on average by the other StatesRio · Rio Read Article

Warren County property transfers for June 23-27, 2025. See a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of June 23-27, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list. GALESBURG Farmland: $357,440; Dick Higbee Trust to Dylan Inness Farmland: $46,300; Dick Higbee Trust to Kent…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Twins and multiples to be celebrated at new event

A celebratory picnic being hosted at the RoundhouseIsle of Man · Isle of Man See the Story

From one Galesburg native to another: Drake Sykes named Knox College baseball coach

Drake Sykes A Galesburg native and a Knox College hall of fame athlete is the new Prairie Fire head baseball coach. Drake Sykes, an assistant baseball coach for the Prairie Fire this past spring, has been promoted to lead the Knox baseball program as its head coach following the 26-year tenure of Jami Isaacson. “Drake embodies the values and competitive spirit of Knox baseball, and promoting him to head coach is a natural and powerful step forwa…Baseball · Galesburg Read Article

Fire damages West Water Street structure; no injuries reported

No injuries were reported, but a structure on West Water Street sustained heavy fire and smoke damage on Wednesday night. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to the fire at 143 W. Water St. at 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews observed flames on the east side of the structure, impacting both the first and second floors. Central Station firefighters extinguished the fire using a hose line. The second floor sustained significant fire…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Two Brothers Cafe opens with all-day breakfast and more in Galesburg

Two Brothers Cafe is owned and operated by Nik and Esmeralda Aliu, who named it after their sons, Betim, pictured, and Leo. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg’s newest restaurant featuring all-day breakfast, a full lunch and dinner menu and even a drive-thru specialty coffee window opens this week. Two Brothers Cafe, located at 1555 E. Main St., will debut at 7 a.m. Thursday, transforming the former Pizza Hut into a family restaurant. The cafe is owne…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Deer-related crash on I-74 near Galesburg sends four to hospital

A deer-related crash on Interstate 74 westbound near Galesburg sent four people to an area hospital late Sunday, according to the Illinois State Police Troop 4. The incident at milepost 50.5, reported at approximately 9:38 p.m., began when a Ford Escape struck a deer, disabling the vehicle. A Toyota Siena then collided with the Ford, injuring the Toyota’s driver and two passengers, as well as the Ford’s driver. The roadway was closed until aroun…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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