Galesburg (Illinois, United States)

Type: City
Name: Galesburg (Illinois, United States)
Country: United States
Latitude: 40.950001
Longitude: -90.379997
population: 32,094
First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports
Barack Obama
Barack Obama

Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic

WASHINGTON Five months into President Barack Obama's second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by controversies seized upon by Republicans in an effort to weaken ... [Published Greenfield Daily Reporter - 1 hour ago]
First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Goodwill program assists job-seekers all along the way

At the age of 52, Debbie Johnson found herself out of work after 35 years in banking. She credits the Goodwill Learning Center, 1931 Grand Ave., and its staff for helping her find a new job, doing something she enjoys. ?The last time I had to apply for ... [Published Galesburg.com - 3 hours ago]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

City Council to consider sale of Community Center

City Council will consider the sale of the Community Center, 150 E. Simmons Street, at its May 20 meeting. Earlier this year, local developer's Mark and Jeannette Kleine (M.A.K. Properties of Illinois, L.L.C.) presented a proposal to city staff for the ... [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Price insurance key to farm bill

With committee approval for a five-year federal farm bill, legislators and farmers alike are hoping that Congress will end the recent tactic of passing stop-gap agriculture measures and provide long-term stability to the industry.Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-East ... [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Many Illinois historic sites extend hours

6 sites to operate 7 days a weekSend a link to a friend[May 17, 2013] SPRINGFIELD -- Six Illinois sites operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency have extended their schedules for the convenience of travelers taking advantage of spring and ... [Published Lincoln Daily News - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

OSF, Blue Cross team up for ACO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and OSF HealthCare, a system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, Peoria, announced Thursday their intent to form a new, strategic alliance, an Accountable Care Organization. By doing ... [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports
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Local economic development officials visit 'Gem City' for ideas

Representatives from the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce and GREDA recently traveled to Quincy to take a look at the Gem City and see how economic development is handled there. A visit here by a contingent from Quincy is planned for this summer, probably ... [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Galesburg group, public discuss dog attacks

GALESBURG ? The issue of better enforcement of existing dog ordinances came up once again at the second Animal Control Working Group public forum Thursday.But whereas the first meeting held more somber reflection for a 7-year-old boy killed by a dog, ... [Published PJStar.com - May 17 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Weed Bust On Galesburg Train

Updated:Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>>Updated: Thursday, May 16 2013 2:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:05:56 GMTThe Dubuque Police Department is warning people about an email phishing scam that's making the rounds. They say they've received ... [Published KWQC - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Police: Burlington man carried 24 pounds of marijuana on a train

Keith Nash - photo from Galesburg PoliceA Burlington, Iowa man was allegedly caught carrying more than 24 pounds of marijuana on an Amtrak train in Galesburg, Illinois.Police said they arrested Keith G. Nash, 31, just before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, ... [Published WQAD - May 16 2013]
First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

State Farm: Illinois was second worst in the nation for dog bites

The city of Galesburg will hold a public hearing Thursday night to talk about its animal ordinance and discuss how it can decrease dog bites.Over the past three years, Galesburg’s dog bite numbers have both increased and decreased from year to year. In ... [Published WQAD - May 16 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Firefighters in Galesburg rescue 3-year-old boy

GALESBURG, Ill. --Firefighters groping their way through a smoke-filled house have found and rescued a 3-year-old boy in western Illinois.Galesburg Fire Department Battalion Chief Todd Peterson said Tuesday that those responding to the overnight fire ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 14 2013]

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...in the hot house of Washington in weeks like this is to get above the maelstrom and really define major issues in your own terms," Axelrod said. "They need to find big platforms, whether it's congressional addresses, commencement speeches, high-profile interviews or a combination of those things and others."
Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic [Published Greenfield Daily Reporter - 1 hour ago]
"I think we were all under the same impression that that's kind of what animal control was there for" Cook said
Finding Answers About Animal Control Policies [Published KWQC - May 15 2013]
...She struck out four and didn't walk anybody. When Galesburg got any kind of threat going, she worked out of it. "She isn't a hard thrower but she throws a heavy ball along with a great drop ball" said Morrison. Schaley is now 12-1 on the season as the Heat season winds down heading into next week's regional
GHS Softball: Heat wilts Silver Streaks 10-0 [Published Galesburg.com - May 09 2013]
...Left with multiple stitches, the dog is now recovering. But the Plummers are worried next time, they may not be so lucky. "Each time it's reported, the city doesn't do anything about it. And they weren't the only ones with something to say about the city's rules. "Irresponsible people, they make it bad for everybody," said one man. "For the good owners, that their dogs won't be punished 'cause it's a certain type of breed," said one woman. All the opinions will be taken into consideration by a task force created to reexamine the city's pet policies. "Everything is on the table right now, and it's too early to say what we will and will not suggest or offer to the citycity council," said Jeremy Karlin, chairman of the animal control task force. 7 year old Ryan Maxwell's aunt spoke at the public hearing, but didn't want to appear on camera. She told Ryan's story and called for change. As for Mac and Annella, they hope the meeting brings all the victims justice. "I just thought it was time to come upup here and voice my opinion," said Mac Plummer. There will be another public hearing in Galesburg next Thursday."
Tougher Dog Policy in Galesburg? [Published WHBF TV - May 09 2013]

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Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic [Published Greenfield Daily Reporter - 1 hour ago]
Goodwill program assists job-seekers all along ... [Published Galesburg.com - 3 hours ago]
Friday's AA prep girls track results [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 17 2013]
City Council to consider sale of Community Center [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
Many Illinois historic sites extend hours [Published Lincoln Daily News - May 17 2013]
OSF, Blue Cross team up for ACO [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
Price insurance key to farm bill [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
Local economic development officials visit 'Gem... [Published Galesburg.com - May 17 2013]
Galesburg group, public discuss dog attacks [Published PJStar.com - May 17 2013]
Weed Bust On Galesburg Train [Published KWQC - May 16 2013]
Police: Burlington man carried 24 pounds of mar... [Published WQAD - May 16 2013]
Hospital-insurance alliance could improve patie... [Published Central illinois News Center - May 16 2013]
State Farm: Illinois was second worst in the na... [Published WQAD - May 16 2013]
Sandburg awards diplomas to GED grads [Published Galesburg.com - May 16 2013]
John Pulliam's Weather Watch: Soggy [Published Galesburg.com - May 15 2013]
Temp swings 54 degrees in a day [Published Galesburg.com - May 15 2013]
Speaker: Create jobs from within [Published Galesburg.com - May 15 2013]
Finding Answers About Animal Control Policies [Published KWQC - May 15 2013]
Wind Band final concert May 21 [Published Galesburg.com - May 15 2013]
Bipartisan Vote by Illinois Senate Calls on Con... [Published Public Citizen - May 14 2013]
Firefighters in Galesburg rescue 3-year-old boy [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 14 2013]
Gas prices continue to increase [Published Galesburg.com - May 13 2013]
Red Cross offers first aid courses [Published Galesburg.com - May 11 2013]
Galesburg area home sales, prices continue to rise [Published Galesburg.com - May 10 2013]
Galesburg shop busted for synthetic drugs for s... [Published WQAD - May 09 2013]
Carjacker wants to withdraw guilty plea [Published Galesburg.com - May 09 2013]
Tree to be dedicated to boy who died in dog attack [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - May 09 2013]
GHS Softball: Heat wilts Silver Streaks 10-0 [Published Galesburg.com - May 09 2013]
IL Police Groups Push For More Out Of Medical M... [Published KWQC - May 09 2013]
Tougher Dog Policy in Galesburg? [Published WHBF TV - May 09 2013]
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Obama at the Hamilton Project, 2006: “This is n... [Published naked capitalism - Apr 07 2013]
By lambert strether of Corrente . There’s been a sort of contest among the skeptics and hippies for the “Who Called Their Shot on Obama First” title, which I believe Adolph Reed holds ( Village Voice, 1996 ), with Bruce Dixon ( 2007 ) also holding ...
Saturday Safety Roundup [Published About.com Pediatrics - Mar 12 2013]
In this week's Saturday Safety Roundup, stories of: a 14-month-old in Walworth, Wisconsin who died after he was attacked by two pit bulls that were owned by the toddler's babysitter.a 7-year-old in Galesburg, Illinois who died after he was attacked ...
In Tuesday’s State of the Union, a Return to Fi... [Published Swampland - Feb 12 2013]
Don’t look now, but Barack Obama has a lasting economic doctrine, one that he will present to the American people Tuesday night in the first State of the Union address of his second term. It’s a doctrine, oddly enough, that has been hiding in plain sight ...
This old prison in Illinois may be transformed ... [Published Grist - the Latest from Grist - Dec 20 2012]
Matt Dayhoff / Journal Star The former Hanna City Work Camp stands deserted in 2003 near Hanna City. It’s not every day that a former prison work camp is given new life as a place to grow food. But that’s exactly what’s happening in Peoria, Ill., where ...
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THOUSANDS OF LOCAL COMCASTERS, FRIENDS AND FAMI... [Published CisionWire - English - Apr 12 2013]
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