Bunker Links News Today

A golf course in Galesburg is marking its 100th season this year. Bunker Links Municipal Golf Course opens for its centennial season on Friday, March 1. “We are thrilled to open Bunker Links for the first day of the centennial season and hope that the forecasted terrific weather will equate to a very busy start […]

"We had a bad spring and got off to a slow start," GM Brian Luedtke said, "but the weather the rest of the year was great."

A review of all the major capital improvements the Galesburg parks and recreation department made in 2022 and what they have planned for in 2023.

Galesburg Aldermen approved incentives for recruiting officers to the Galesburg Police Department. Staffing shortages that have plagued departments around the U.S. have left GPD 7 officers short of what the council has budgeted. The incentives would give new officers a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and an extra $2,000 per year for up to 4 years. That means a new officer could earn up to $10,000 in bonuses potentially. The program sunsets in two years, at which point the council can evaluate if they want...

Galesburg City Council can give final approval Monday night to an updated ordinance regarding where murals are allowed and the process for their approval. Right now the ordinance only allows murals in the B3 zoning district, Central Business District, and the CPD, Comprehensive Planned Development District. The update would allow murals in any non-residential zoning district. Murals would have to be approved by the Development Review Committee but the administration says the committee wouldn&#0...

Mr. John D. Van Fleet Sr., 90, of Galesburg, died at 12:53 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. He was born on January 24, 1932, the son of Aden and Lois (Brashear) Van Fleet. He married Marilyn Zugg on November 1, 1953, in Galesburg. In addition to his wife of 68 years, he is also survived by his three sons, John Van Fleet Jr. of Rocky River, Ohio, James (Kathy) Van Fleet of The Villages, Florida, and Joseph (Shannon) Van Fleet of Peoria; eight grandchildren, Rachel (Elli...

No sled? No problem. The city of Galesburg Recreation Department has you covered, courtesy of its newly installed "sled libraries."

Gift of Lights is a family fun event created to bring the community together and kick off the holidays! Founded in 2017, the

Gift of Lights is a family fun event created to bring the community together and kick off the holidays! Founded in 2017, the

Gift of Lights is a family fun event created to bring the community together and kick off the holidays! Founded in 2017, the