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See What Remains Inside of the Abandoned Galesburg, Illinois Mall
It's really hard to believe this once popular Galesburg, Illinois mall has only been closed for 6 years based on how much nature has reclaimed that space. Thanks to some urban explorers, you can see what little remains inside of time machine to what shopping in the 1980's was like.
‘We have enough liquor stores.’ New Galesburg grocery store receives liquor license despite Council opposition
A new Galesburg grocery store will be able to sell packaged liquor despite the objection of two City Council members. Galesburg Aldermen on Monday approved a Class C-1 liquor license for Save More, a new grocery expected to open within the next two week at 900 E. Main St., the former Sav A Lot. The license was approved 5-2, with Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller and Ward 4 Alderman Dwight White casting no votes.
Hy-Vee pulls out of Monmouth store despite $1M in incentives
Despite the promise of up to $1 million in economic development incentives from the city of Monmouth, Hy-Vee will not be developing the former Shopko into a grocery store. City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher said Hy-Vee confirmed with him they no longer to plan to renovate the 60,000 square foot building at 1190 N. 6th St.
Take a stroll through The Alley for unique gifts and more
ALEDO, Ill. (KWQC) -The Alley Marketplace offers a curated collection of unique gifts meant to spread the feelings of comfort, joy and togetherness for those you love the most. Located at 110 East Main Street in downtown Aledo., store hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Local Author Highlight — Peter Gorham
Welcome to our Local Author Highlight series, where we celebrate the literary talents within our community. Each month, we’ll feature an interview with a local author, offering insights into their writing journey, inspirations, and latest works. This month, we’re welcoming Peter Gorham, a local author and poet whose reflections...
Author Martha Bergland set to give book talk in Bishop Hill
BISHOP HILL, ILL.– Author Martha Bergland will be on hand this weekend to discuss her latest book, “The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien.”. Bergland will drop by the Steeple Building Museum, located at 103 North Bishop Hill St., on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. for a free one-hour book talk and book signing.
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