Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 268 Pine Street.

A snow emergency will go into effect at 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, for the City of Galesburg. Citizens are reminded that an automatic parking prohibition will take effect on all Galesburg City streets during the snow emergency. Vehicles parked on City streets (except in the central business district) during this time will be subject to ticketing and towing. The parking prohibition will remain in effect until all streets are cleared.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Handivan, bus, and solid waste pick-up will be in service as normally scheduled.

The City of Galesburg Police Department (GPD) has established a Twitter presence in order to quickly share information with citizens and the media. Twitter members can follow the Galesburg Illinois Police Department @GalesburgPolice.

Citizens are reminded that an automatic parking prohibition will take effect on all city streets if snow accumulation reaches two inches. Cars parked on city streets at that time will be subject to ticketing and towing. The parking prohibition will remain in effect on all city streets until the street has been completely plowed. (The Central Business District is not included in this parking prohibition except for the NW corner of the public square).

Galesburg Police Department’s K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Zeus’ vest is sponsored by Nancy Pyron of Huson, Montana and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

The City of Galesburg, Illinois was awarded a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Help Eliminate Lead Program Grant in the fall of 2019. DCEO was awarded this funding from the federal agency, Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Grant monies are being used for Lead Hazard Remediation in low-to-moderate-income, privately-owned, owner-occupied and rental units throughout the community.

The Stewardship Team of Galesburg on Track (GOT) is excited to award its first Community Heart & Soul grant to build a Storywalk in Standish Park Arboretum. Storywalk is a fun, educational activity that places enlarged pages from a children’s story along a popular walking path or outdoor venue. Stories are typically changed on a monthly or seasonal basis and can be aligned with holidays, local events, and seasons.

The City of Galesburg would like to remind all contractors doing business in the City that they must be registered with the Galesburg City Clerk’s office by January 1 of each calendar year and apply for and receive the proper permits for any work being done.

Safety tips for heating your home.