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
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
GOODWILL TO PROVIDE FREE BOOKS TO TEACHERS Peoria, IL – July 14, 2025 – Goodwill of Central Illinois will again provide free books to teachers within its 21-county territory from July 26, through August 25, 2025. Educators need to provide a valid school ID, identifying themselves as a teacher/educator. They can then purchase a shopping bag or bring their own and fill it with books. “This is something we love doing,” said Susan Walker, Goodwill’s Director of Retail and Operations. “We have a supply of
Boost your brand’s visibility in a fun, engaging way by teaming up with the Chamber! All you need to do is provide us with your branded wearable merchandise, and we’ll showcase it on our social media platforms. This partnership gives your business the chance to reach a larger audience while giving the Chamber your exciting, branded items to share with our community. It’s a win-win—promoting local businesses and making our events and initiatives even more personal and connected. Let’s work together to
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