Peddlers & Door-to-Door Sales Contact: Kelli R. Bennewitz, City Clerk Phone: 309/345-3600 Galesburg, IL (May 17, 2024) On May 6, 2024, the City Council approved an ordinance that will require anyone wishing to be a peddler or hawker (door-to-door salesperson) to have a picture ID badge issued to them by the City Clerkâs office. This is an extra layer of protection for the residents to ensure that the person is easily identified and that badges cannot be transferred to another individual without
For Immediate Release -- 2024 Hydrant TestingContact: Galesburg Fire DepartmentPhone: 309-345-3756Galesburg, IL (May 17, 2024) The City of Galesburg Water Division in conjunction with the Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) began the annual fire hydrant flushing and testing program this week. Hydrant testing will occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. The first area to be tested will be the northwest quadrant of the City. General hydrant flushing locations will be
Captain Matthew Cain Recognized as the Galesburg Fire Department Firefighter of the YearContact: Fire Chief Randy HovindPhone: 309-345-3717 Galesburg, IL (April 26, 2024) The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) selected Captain Matthew Cain as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. The annual GFD Firefighter of the Year award recognizes significant contributions, achievements, character, and dedication of a firefighter or fire captain. Selection is based on criteria including skills and ability as a firefighter,