Spring clean-up week is underway in Galesburg, with the special pick-up week scheduled for April 12 - 16. Based upon the volumes and high percentage of loose materials being placed at the curbs, some pickups may experience a delay. The refuse contractor will continue to collect volumes in order of their normal pick-up days, but may be a day or two behind schedule.

The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department recently implemented new software for registrations and rentals. Citizens may notice a new layout and capabilities when they visit the City's website to register for recreation programs.

We at Galesburg Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that online registration is now available through SmartRec by Amilia.Find your answers to frequently asked questions about the new software here.

City of Galesburg Transit is offering free rides on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in recognition of Earth Day.

Unofficial 2021 Consolidated Election Results On Election Day, the Galesburg Board of Election Commissioners web site will provide you with the unofficial results as soon as they are available.

Weather permitting, Brandt Construction will be closing South Seminary Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street and will include the intersection of Seminary and 3rd Street. Construction should begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5th for roadway construction and will be closed for approximately 6 weeks.  A detour route for traffic will be in place.

Spring brings the mowing season and with it comes this reminder to all Galesburg property owners to keep their grass and weeds below 12 inches as required in Galesburg Municipal Code, Section 94.03 Weeds. Maintaining the greenery within the community increases the value of homes and deters the presence of unwanted pests.

The Galesburg Police Department (GPD) has released the 2020 GPD Annual Report, which provides detailed information and statics on the police department's mission, personnel, and initiatives throughout 2020.

January 2021 Housing Newsletter, provides an update on housing programs.

GFD responded to reports of a subject that had fallen through the ice Friday night.