11 comment(s) Jul 9, 2009
"////////////////////////////////////\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Most full-time fire departments operate with a 24 hour "On-Duty" and 48 hour "Off-Duty" schedule. This necessitates sleeping quarters in fire-houses for "nap time". A new secondary station in my hometown of Galesburg, IL was built with individual rooms for each firefighter. It replaced a single bay station a few years ago. ". Please Login to Post Comments. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Guard soldiers from Ottawa, Galesburg killed in Afghanistan Jul 9, 2009
Christopher Talbert, 24, of Galesburg, died in an attack near Shinbad ... He was a 2003 graduate of Galesburg Christian High School. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Minor Friction At Jackson Memorial Jul 8, 2009
I live in Galesburg IL where the President stopped obviously for some reason - 3 major factories CLOSED. Big loss of jobs. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Illinois Sports Network Radio Stations Jul 5, 2009
Galesburg, WGIL-AM 1400 Jacksonville, WJIL-AM 1550 Jerseyville, WJBM-AM 1480 Kankakee, WKAN-AM 1320 Kewanee, WKEI-AM 1450 LaSalle-Peru, WLPO-AM 1220 Litchfield, WSMI-FM 106. 1 Litchfield, WAOX-FM, 105. (Fightingillini.com)
Josh Palmer Memorial Ride is tribute to soldiers Jun 24, 2009
Brown said a meeting on the issue he attended in Galesburg provided some good information, but was more geared for larger cities. Council members discussed the responsibility for carding people at events and whether to include language for both inside and outside venues or to put that in a separate ordinance. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Weather service: Another round of storms coming Jun 19, 2009
About 22,000 Ameren customers in Illinois, mostly along a band from just east of Peoria through Galesburg to the Mississippi River, were left without power in the immediate aftermath of the storm. By 11 p.m., that number was reduced to about 9,600, according to the Ameren Web site. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
IHSA boys' track finals results May 31, 2009
Junk, Luke (Galesburg) - 1:58 ... Thomas, Josh (Galesburg) - 50. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Avoiding foreclosure in Bureau County May 30, 2009
122, which provides services to homeowners ranging from Champaign to Galesburg. Executive Director Janice Parker said the calls have been coming in quickly. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Carl Sandburg, Bishop Hill State historic sites expand hours May 30, 2009
GALESBURG ; The Carl Sandburg State Historic Site in Galesburg will expand its hours of operation to Thursday through Sunday effective June 4, and the state-operated historic buildings at Bishop Hill are now open seven days per week through Sept. 7. Beginning June 4, Carl Sandburg State Historic Site will be open Thursday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for free public tours. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dixon's Ferrigan runs top 1,600 time May 30, 2009
03 seconds ahead of second place Greg Whittle of Galesburg, who entered with the top sectional time of 4:21 ... In the final heat of the day in the Class 2A Galesburg s 4x400 relay team of Kevin Mitchell, Daniel Doubet, Lucas Junk and Josh Thomas finished first in the heat with a time of 3:22. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wave reaches state track finals in 4 events May 30, 2009
Williams also had to wait to see that he made it to the 12-runner 800 finals by placing eighth in the faster of the two heats led by Galesburg s Luke Junk with a time of 1:57. 1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Johnson ready for state tennis May 27, 2009
Johnson, who is making his first appearance at state and was the No. 2 player last year as well, is to play at Hoffman Estates against Galesburg senior Alex Foley. The winner is to play the victory of Champaign Central s Joel Yambert and Morton s Brock Rieman, both seniors. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
High school administrators offer advice on diploma decorum May 24, 2009
Two years ago, Galesburg High School received a lot of unwanted attention when administrators denied five students their diplomas because relatives and friends cheered too loudly during the graduation ceremony. It took two weeks before the diplomas were given to the students. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Mount Vernon runner coasts in 1,600 May 23, 2009
- Springfield sophomore Alexandria Harden soared 19 feet, 1 inch in the long jump while Galesburg s Bailey Jackson, who had a sectional best 18-11. 75 last week failed to advance to the finals going 15-11. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CAROLEE QUIGLEY YOUNKIN VINSON, 73, May 20, 2009
and Green Valley, passed away on May 12, 2009, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill ... Carolee is survived by her husband; her three children (and six grandchildren): Susan Vinson (granddaughter Marissa) of Galesburg, William (Leslie Armstrong) Vinson (granddaughter Shannon of El Toro, Calif ... She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Galesburg and the Valley Presbyterian Church of Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Indiana State Fairgrounds news 2009-05-18 May 19, 2009
Other drivers expected for the Hosier Hundred include Jesse Hocket, currently second in points, A.J. Fike of Galesburg, Illinois (7th in points), Derek Hagar and rookie Zach Daum. The prestigious auto race created by late Indianapolis Motor Speedway Safety Director Jo Quinn and Indianapolis businessman Roger Wolcott is scheduled for May 23, 2009 at the Indiana State Fair mile. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nearly 40 protesters arrested at Notre Dame May 18, 2009
A Friend wrote on May 17, 2009 10:23 PM:" I hope South Bend publishes the names of the arrested protesters. It would be nice to go to their homes and protest during their next family celebration. I don't care what the politics are, you don't disrupt a graduation. Ask the folks in Galesburg. ". Add your own comments. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Strong storms flood Illinois, knock out power May 16, 2009
The county seat, Galesburg, got 3. 65 inches of rain. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Historic site presented with cabin model May 15, 2009
The students also saw completed models of the building at Knox College in Galesburg where one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates took place, the Berry-Lincoln store that Abraham Lincoln operated in New Salem and the Great Western Railroad Station in Springfield, where Lincoln gave his farewell address to the city before becoming president. The other site with a model currently available is the Old State Capitol in Springfield, the most complex of them all, taking 41 sheets of paper to construct... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Suspect in 8 deaths indicted in Ill. jail fight May 13, 2009
Suspect in 8 deaths indicted in Ill. jail fight - National Wire - fresnobee. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Hagen keeps Clarke College on right course May 11, 2009
Isaacson, a senior at the Galesburg, Ill. college, had rounds of 83 and 78 for a 161 total to tie Jared Baszler of Grinnell College, but lost in a playoff and finished second. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Century 21 council presents excellence honors May 9, 2009
The council includes Century 21 offices in Peoria, Galesburg, Rockford, Bloomington, Decatur, Champaign and Mattoon. Century 21, Hutton-Matheny Realty, Inc. celebrated 30 years of service on April 2. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
H1N1 flu: 258 cases in Illinois May 9, 2009
The closest county to Bureau County with a confirmed case has been Knox County, down in the Galesburg area, Lebahn said. As far as the recent significant increase in Illinois cases, Lebahn said that rise is probably due to the fact that Illinois is now one of two states equipped to process its own H1N1 tests. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Mediacom Expansion Plays Well Near Peoria May 9, 2009
"There is such a positive work ethic in this area, and Mediacom attracts workers from as far away as Galesburg and Pekin. It makes sense to grow our employee base in Chillicothe, and this means adding jobs in a community where city leaders have been especially helpful in encouraging us to make this expansion.". Mediacom has been a job creator. (Multichannel News)
Convicted as a teen, US man freed after 16 years in prison May 5, 2009
Thaddeus Jimenez hugs his goddaughter Danielle on the night of his release from the Hill Correctional Centre in Galesburg, Illinois. Photo: AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
By Jane CarlsonThe (Galesburg) Register-Mail. Advertisement. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Community Notes Apr 16, 2009
The event, which extends from Galesburg to Sandwich ,translates to 143 miles of bargains of fresh produce, antiques, furniture and more. Organize now and plan to participate June 19 and 20. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Freedom Security names VanDusseldorp Vice President Apr 9, 2009
It is part of Muscatine-based Central Bancshares, Inc. a four-bank holding company with approximately $600 million in assets and 11 banking locations in Kalona, Coralville, Muscatine, Washington and Wilton, Iowa and Galesburg and Peoria in Illinois. Kalona News 2009. (Kalona News, IA)
COLUMN: Enjoyable cross-country trip easier aboard Amtrak Mar 28, 2009
The Zephyr originates in Chicago and passes through Galesburg in northwest Illinois on its way west to San Francisco. My sister, Renee, and I picked Galesburg as our departure point because it is roughly the same distance from our Mattoon hometown as Chicago and has a whole lot less traffic ... Galesburg also turned out to be a good choice because its Amtrak station is near the Discovery Depot Children s Museum. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Former UMC pastor returns to speak at Sunday services Mar 13, 2009
He is an Illinois native, born in Galesburg, and raised in Trenton. He received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1968 and graduated magna cum laude. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Tamott Wolverton's eye chases history Mar 11, 2009
His first job out of college in 1995 was at a production company in Galesburg shooting commercials and corporate videos for three years. Then he joined Channel 3 in Kalamazoo. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Keokuk begins second Big Read of 2009 Mar 11, 2009
The second Big Read grant, to be celebrated in March and April, was obtained through the Galesburg Public Library and Western Illinois Reads. Keokuk Public Library patrons will be one of several libraries reading Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Galesburg police: Slain suspect robbed bank in October 2006 Feb 20, 2009
GALESBURG -- The armed robbery suspect shot and killed by police last month in the Twin Cities also allegedly robbed a Galesburg bank in October 2006, a case detectives have now closed after comparing photos of the suspect, Galesburg police said Thursday ... The lead detective in the Oct. 4, 2006, robbery at Associated Bank, 1865 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, saw a photo of Sylvester in the newspaper after the shooting and thought he looked like the suspect caught maskless on a surveillance... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Illinois faces challenges in preserving Abraham Lincoln's legacy Feb 12, 2009
Douglas Wilson, co-director of the renowned Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College in Galesburg, said the museum "isn't for scholars." But he accepts its shortcomings because it comes with an astonishing research library that is "a fantastic resource for studying Lincoln.". "As long as they built a new, big, state-of-the-art library for us to work with," Burlingame said, chuckling, "they can do anything they want to the museum.". (Chicago Tribune)
Car crash injures one; firefighter rammed by car Feb 12, 2009
The driver of the semi, Chris A. Mallery, 48, of 1464 Knox Highway, Galesburg, a private trucker, told police that Claton ran the stop sign in front of him and he could not stop in time to avoid the collision, the crash report said. Mallery was uninjured. (Pekin Times, IL)
The National Weather Service has issued an alert Feb 11, 2009
Click here for full text of the alert. TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Scholars delve into a complex Lincoln Feb 11, 2009
Although most Americans think of him as "an energetic change agent," says Charles Wilson, head of Lincoln studies at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. Lincoln was fond of reciting: "What will be will be. And no prayers of ours can arrest the decree.". (USA Today)
Prep hoops stats/standings Feb 8, 2009
Galesburg 49, East Moline 34 ... Blue Island Eisenhower at Galesburg. (Pekin Times, IL)
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Feb 8, 2009
Best man was Trenton Maddox of Galesburg, a friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Ryan Gumbel of Providence, R.I., brother of the bride; Mike Wright of Schaumburg, friend of the groom; Joe Malandra of Ames, Iowa, friend of the groom; and Brian Willey of Bloomington, friend of the groom. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
