Ward, Saey Honored as 2024 Sandburg Alumni Award Winners

Carl Sandburg College recognized its 2024 alumni award winners during the college’s 56th annual Commencement on Thursday evening at its Galesburg campus. Jamal Ward, a 2000 graduate, was selected as Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, and Dr. Stephanie Saey, a 2015 graduate, received the Pacesetter Award. 2024 Distinguished Alumnus AwardJamal Ward ’00 Jamal Ward persevered to […]

Jennifer O’Hern Selected as Director of Finance for the City of Galesburg

Jennifer O’Hern has been selected to fill the position of Director of Finance for the City of Galesburg. O’Hern joins the city with a plethora of accounting experience, making her an ideal candidate to lead the Finance Department. The City of Galesburg Finance Department provides the accounting services of the City, including utility billing, banking, […]

As Legislative Session Adjournment Looms, A Rush to Regulate Carbon Capture Industry

By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A technology that some say is a key tool to address climate change and others say is a cash grab for heavy industry could face new regulations – if lawmakers can find the time before their scheduled adjournment this week. Carbon capture and sequestration technology is used to […]

Potawatomi Land Transfer Advances in Illinois House

Concerns remain over group’s plans for the area By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would help the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation expand their newly established reservation in DeKalb County advanced out of a state House committee Tuesday, despite concerns about the tribe’s long-term plans for the property. House Bill 4718 would […]

Don’t Let Those Seasonal Allergies Disrupt Your Vision

While seasonal allergies typically last four to eight weeks, it can feel like an eternity to those experiencing symptoms. If you experience red, watery, itchy, or tired eyes, Dr. Ally Braet with Kehoe Eye Care offers treatment options: “In really young ones, if you are having problems, there are cool compresses, like a cool washcloth, […]

Monmouth City Council Receives Bid for Downtown Project

A bid for the construction of a parking lot on South First Street in Monmouth was awarded at the latest City Council meeting to Porter Brothers Construction in the amount of $143,152. That same construction firm also submitted a bid for the Downtown Streetscape Beautification project, which City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher informs Council is now […]

Get Registered for the Warren County YMCA Memorial 5K Today!

There is still time to register for the Memorial 5K Run/Walk & Rucksack March!!! You have now up until the race to register! If you are an OSF, Fareway, or Midwest Bank employee, you can stop by the front desk and register for the race for only $15!!!! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity […]