City of Galesburg Community Easter Egg HuntContact: Angie Buchen, Recreation SupervisorPhone: 309-345-3684Email: abuchen@ci.galesburg.il.us Galesburg, IL (March 28, 2025): The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Lakeside Recreation Facility. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a free event, sponsored by Hy-Vee, 105.3 KFM, and many other local businesses. This free event for area youth ages 2-11
Downtown Galesburg Revitalization: Simmons Street Construction Begins March 31st Contact: Aaron Gavin, Public Works Director Email: agavin@ci.galesburg.il.us Galesburg, IL (March 24, 2025) The City of Galesburg is pleased to announce that construction will begin on the Simmons Street streetscape and parking lot Improvements on Monday, March 31, 2025. This significant revitalization project, located on Simmons Street between Prairie Street and Kellogg Street and the adjacent City parking lot at 235
Kathryn E. Jennings has been appointed to the role of Regional Superintendent of the Regional Office of Education #33, serving Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren Counties on July 1, 2025. She will succeed the current Regional Superintendent, Jodi L. Scott, as she retires from the position. Kathryn E. Jennings, 39, is a current resident of Abingdon; Kathryn (Katie) grew up in Oquawka, attending Union Elementary until moving to Avon in sixth grade. She graduated from Avon High School in 2004 and earned
Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce for a Try It Tuesday Visit offers a unique opportunity to showcase your business and connect with the local community. During the event, a Chamber representative will visit your business to try one of your products or services on video, sharing their experience with the Chamber’s audience. This collaboration allows you to highlight what makes your business special in a fun and authentic way, all while reaching a broader audience through the Chamber's social media