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Yates City man gets Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals earned in Vietnam
It took many phone calls and several months at least worth of work, but a Knox County resident, formerly of the Quad Cities and Aledo, has received both a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star — medals that were supposed to be bestowed upon him more than 50 years ago during the Vietnam War.
Knox County real estate bills will soon be in the mail. Here is when they are due and how to pay
Knox County 2023 real estate bills are being mailed Friday, May 24. Knox County Treasurer, Robin E. Davis, reminds area residents to contact her office if they have not received their bill by June 15. Liability for payment cannot be waived per Illinois statutes. Installment due dates are July 9...
State: Job numbers go up, but once again, so does unemployment
The Illinois Department of Employment Security says federal data indicates the number of jobs available in most areas of the state continues to increase. But, the unemployment rate in those areas, and Galesburg, are also up. Preliminary data not seasonally adjusted, but released Thursday, indicates the Galesburg-area unemployment average went...
Warren County property transfers for May 13-17, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of May 13-17, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Many Paths: 4 reasons Galesburg's population is declining and how we can stop the trend
After five decades of population decline, let’s look at how we are doing. Four areas have been identified to explain why people leave a city. Cost of living-high property taxes: The cost of living is up everywhere, spurred on by the pandemic, a shortage of consumer goods and corporate greed. Many items have gone up double and triple, and it does not appear likely they will go back down anytime soon. Being able to afford a starter home, once the American dream, is just about out of reach for an average income family. The mortgage itself might not be any higher than renting, (median rent in Galesburg was recorded as $650 in the 2020 census, which is more than likely $750 now). After adding property taxes, and property insurance, that once affordable mortgage goes to $1100-$1300 per month, well outside of the range for a medium income family. We brag that we are a low-cost town. That mostly is an illusion.
City hires new Director of Finance after months long search
The City of Galesburg has been on the search for a new Director of Finance since longtime Director Gloria Osborn retired in January. On Tuesday, the City made the announcement that Jennifer O’Hern has been selected to fill the position starting June 17. A release says that O’Hern joins...
Council approves $115,000 in funding to Galesburg organizations. Here’s the final breakdown
Twenty Galesburg organizations will receive various funding awards totaling $115,000 for projects, events and services in fiscal year 2024. The Galesburg City Council on Monday approved the funding requests exactly as recommended by city administration. The final tally was 6-1, with Sixth Ward Alderperson voting no after earlier voicing disdain over providing $1,000 to Prairie Players Theater.
Rep. Dan Swanson working for funding to restore state historic sites
Bishop Hill was recently listed on Landmarks Illinois’ list of the Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. According to a news release, the site was “threatened since the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has not been provided with sufficient funding to properly maintain the site.” State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been trying to […]
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