As we navigate through this time of uncertainty, both as a country and as a community, I want to assure you that the City of Galesburg is proactively responding to each development in order to help protect and guide our community throughout this evolving situation.

Due to a printing error, some customers may have received a message on their April 2020 utility bill indicating “This account is closed and this is your final bill." Please disregard the message, which was printed in error. The City will not be assessing utility billing late fees or disconnecting water service due to non-payment during this time period.

City of Galesburg facilities, including Galesburg City Hall, will be closed to the public, effective March 19 – April 7, 2020. City employees will continue to be available via phone or email. The lobby of the Galesburg Public Safety Building will remain open for emergency purposes, but public access is limited to situations which cannot be addressed via phone or email.

New financing programs released by the State of Illinois and the US Small Business Administration. For more information, please contact Noah Postin, KCAP Client Manager at npostin@galesburg.org.

This webpage is the official source of information on COVID-19 for Knox County. We will post updates to this page daily as new information becomes available.

It’s that time again each year when Illinois prepares for severe weather and The Galesburg Fire Department wants residents to be safe.

Organizations in the community are coordinating volunteer efforts to help those in need as a result of the COIV-19 outbreak. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please visit: https://myforefront.galaxydigital.com/​

A comprehensive summary of changes to City services, events, and policies as a result of COVID-19. Last updated 3/27/2020.

To protect patrons and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all City of Galesburg playgrounds, including the playground at Lombard Middle School, are closed until further notice. The Connie Nott Dog Park is also closed until further notice.

Many businesses and citizens in Galesburg are likely considering how the “stay at home” order enacted by Governor Pritzker will affect them, and their workplace. The order was announced on Friday, March 20, 2020 and is in effect from 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020 – Tuesday, April 7, 2020.