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Hydrant testing locations for Monday, May 21

Galesburg Fire Dept. will be testing hydrants May 21 in the following areas: E. Main Street and Lake Rice area.
 
City celebrates Arbor Day in Bateman Park

City celebrates Arbor Day in Bateman Park

Tree Commission members and city forestry crew members plant trees in Bateman Park to celebrate Arbor Day. Galesburg is a Tree City USA community.

 
W. Main Street Overpass Construction

W. Main Street Overpass Construction

Steel reinforcement cage for a concrete column on the pier. April, 2012.

 
Luke Schuette, Founder & CEO of Lamboo, Inc., announces plans for expansion at the SBC

Luke Schuette, Founder & CEO of Lamboo, Inc., announces plans for expansion at the SBC

 
Ground breaking on new group home

Ground breaking on new group home

The first of several new construction group homes being buillt in Galesburg broke ground on April 5, 2012.

 
Council Chambers

Council meetings are now streamed live

Watch Council meetings live on our website.

 
W. Main Street Overpass Construction - Compacting fill

W. Main Street Overpass Construction

Compacting fill from removal of bridge from original Cedar Creek alignment. October, 2011.

 
17th Anniversary

Celebrating 175 years of Community in 2012!

Join the year-long celebration as this community celebrates its 175th anniversary along with Knox College, many churches and other institutions.

 
Trail at Lake Storey Park

Enjoy nature at Lake Storey Park

Over two and half miles of paved trails are available for hiking and biking.

 
 
 
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Hydrant testing locations for Monday, May 21
Galesburg Fire Dept. will be testing hydrants May 21 in the following areas: E. Main Street and Lake Rice area.
 
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5/18/2012 2:38:00 PM
Request for special meeting does not meet required conditions
A citizen request for a special meeting of the City Council was not allowed due to not meeting required conditions. However, the item in question will...
 
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5/18/2012 9:46:00 AM
Silk Road trade route reaches Galesburg
Gary Camarano, from the EBI Network, attended the Silk Route Conference 2012, in Chicago, an annual meeting between Central Asian countries and Midwest...
 
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5/18/2012 7:15:00 AM
Kids Fishing Derby to be held May 20
The Annual Fishing Derby for kids 15 years and younger will be held at Lincoln Park Lagoons, noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
 
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5/16/2012 4:50:00 PM
Managing for Results basis for work plan outlined by city administration
Galesburg's City Council was presented with a one to five year working plan by administration at its most recent work session last Monday evening. The...
 

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May 2012
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May
20
Fishing Derby
Event's details
May 20, 2012
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Time:12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Park Lagoons, Galesburg, IL -IL

Kids up to the age of 15 years are encouraged to participate in the Annual Fishing Derby at Lincoln Park Lagoons from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
 
(12:00 PM - 03:00 PM)
 
May
21
City Council Meeting
Event's details
May 21, 2012
Time:06:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Galesburg City Council and is open to the public. A Reception for the Landmark Commission will be held at 6 p.m.
 
(06:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
May
21
Lifeguard Training - Spring Session: Course II
Event's details
May 21, 2012
Time:04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

May 5 - June 20, 2012 Class Day: Monday and Wednesday Class Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be a class at the American Red Cross on Tuesday, May 26, 2012. *Must pre-register by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Lifeguard Instructor: Katy Robinson
 
(04:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
 
May
22
Planning and Zoning Commission
Event's details
May 22, 2012
Time:07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Planning and Zoning
 
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
 
May
23
Bid Opening 05-23-12
Event's details
May 23, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bid opening that will occur in the Basement Conference Roof of City Hall on this date.
 
(11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
 
May
24
Youth Commission Meeting May 24, 2012
Event's details
May 24, 2012
Time:04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Youth Commission is a public meeting held in the Erickson Conference Room.
 
(04:30 PM - 05:30 PM)
 
May
24
Emergency Telephone Systems Board
Event's details
May 24, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 PM
This is a regular meeting of the ETSB and is open to the public.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
 
May
28
City Holiday
Event's details
May 28, 2012
All Day Event
City of Galesburg observes Memorial Day. City Hall is closed.
 
(All Day Event)
 
May
29
Golf Advisory Commission Meeting
Event's details
May 29, 2012
Time:04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: Main Floor - City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Golf Commission
 
(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
 
May
31
Water Safety Awarness and Fun
Event's details
May 31, 2012
Time:01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

Come to Hawthorne Pool from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and receive a skills assessment to help determine your child’s skill ability for swim lessons and safety in the pool.
 
(01:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
 
May
31
Summer Babysitting Clinic Registration Deadline
Event's details
May 31, 2012
Time:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg, IL -IL

Topics covered include first aid, toy and game selection for various ages, identification of common safety hazards, making responsible decisions, accident prevention and much more. This course will teach responsibilities involved with being a good babysitter, and prepare you how to respond to a variety of situations.
 
(08:30 AM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jun
01
Deadline for assessment changes for 2012
Event's details
June 01, 2012
All Day Event
June 1, 2012 is the last day the Assessor can review assessments for 2012.
 
(All Day Event)
 
Jun
04
City Council Meeting
Event's details
June 04, 2012
Time:06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Galesburg City Council and is open to the public.
 
(06:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
Jun
04
Lifeguard Training - Spring Session: Course III
Event's details
June 04, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

June 4 - 9, 2012 Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. There will be a class at the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for CPR/AED training. *Must pre-register by Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Lifeguard Instructor: Andrea Stinson and Mia Carnes
 
(09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
05
Landmark Commission
Event's details
June 05, 2012
Time:07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Landmark Commission
 
(07:00 PM - 08:00 PM)
 
Jun
05
Facade Advisory Committee
Event's details
June 05, 2012
Time:09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Facade Advisory Committee
 
(09:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
 
Jun
05
Board of Fire and Police Commission
Event's details
June 05, 2012
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Public Safety Building, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Board of Fire & Police Commission and is open to the public. This meeting has been postponed to 6/5/12 @ 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
 
(10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
 
Jun
05
Board of Fire and Police Commission
Event's details
June 05, 2012
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This is a regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commission and has been moved up to June 5, 2012 from June 18, 2012. The meeting will be held at the Commissioners Office, Public Safety Building 150 S Broad St Galesurg, IL and is open to the public.
 
(10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
 
Jun
06
Bid Opening 06-06-12
Event's details
June 06, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bid opening that will occur in the Basement Conference Roof of City Hall on this date.
 
(11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
 
Jun
07
Summer Babysitting Clinic
Event's details
June 07, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

Topics covered include first aid, toy and game selection for various ages, identification of common safety hazards, making responsible decisions, accident prevention and much more. This course will teach responsibilities involved with being a good babysitter, and prepare you how to respond to a variety of situations.
 
(09:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 
Jun
11
Tree Commission Meeting
Event's details
June 11, 2012
Time:04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: Second floor of City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Tree Commission Meeting
 
(04:00 PM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jun
11
2% Foregin Fire Board
Event's details
June 11, 2012
Time:06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: Public Safety Building, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the 2% Foreign Fire Board and is open to the public.
 
(06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
11
Liquor Advisory Commission
Event's details
June 11, 2012
Time:04:30 PM - 05:31 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Liquor Advisory Commission and is open to the public.
 
(04:30 PM - 05:31 PM)
 
Jun
11
City Council Work Session
Event's details
June 11, 2012
Time:06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a City Council Work Session to discuss the Neighborhood Enhancement Program. This meeting is open to the public.
 
(06:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
Jun
12
Community Relations Commission Mtg
Event's details
June 12, 2012
Time:06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the CRC and is open to the public.
 
(06:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
14
Public Transportation Advisory Commission
Event's details
June 14, 2012
Time:02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

PTAC
 
(02:30 PM - 04:00 PM)
 
Jun
14
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Event's details
June 14, 2012
Time:09:45 AM - 10:45 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

We will attempt to be a part of the Guinness World Record ™ setting event to spread the word that “Swimming Lessons Save Lives!” from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death of children, ages 1-14. Swim lesson topics will include safety, breathing, submerging, floating and basic front stroke.
 
(09:45 AM - 10:45 PM)
 
Jun
14
Flag Day Salute to Our Troops
Event's details
June 14, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Celebrate Flag Day with the spirit of patriotism. There will be free admission for all active, reservist and retired military personnel to honor those that serve our country when a valid military issue ID is presented at the admission window.
 
(11:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
16
Yoga in the Park
Event's details
June 16, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Enthusiastic instructors will meet on Saturday mornings, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., free of charge; thanks to their generous volunteer efforts. Yoga in the Park will meet June through August on the right side of the Lake Storey Pavilion.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
 
Jun
17
Day with Dad
Event's details
June 17, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Join the staff for a special Father’s Day at the pool. There will be a father / child look-a-like contest at 2:00 p.m. in the concession area. Fee: $5.00 admission per person (Dad’s are admitted free when accompanied by their child.)
 
(11:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
18
City Council Meeting
Event's details
June 18, 2012
Time:06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Galesburg City Council and is open to the public.
 
(06:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
 
Jun
18
Fire & Police Commission
Event's details
June 18, 2012
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Public Safety Building, Galesburg, IL -IL

This is a regular meeting of the Fire & Police Commission and is open to the public.
 
(10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
 
Jun
19
Facade Advisory Committee
Event's details
June 19, 2012
Time:09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

Facade Advisory Committee
 
(09:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
 
Jun
19
Planning and Zoning Commission
Event's details
June 19, 2012
Time:07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Galesburg, IL -IL

P&Z Commission Meeting
 
(07:00 PM - 09:00 PM)
 
Jun
20
Bid Opening 06/20/12
Event's details
June 20, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bid opening that will occur in the Basement Conference Roof of City Hall on this date.
 
(11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
 
Jun
20
D.A.R.E Day
Event's details
June 20, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Come to Lakeside Water Park from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and see where to go for a safe place to have fun this summer. D.A.R.E. graduates will receive free admission when they present their D.A.R.E. graduate card.
 
(11:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 

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