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Galesburg City Council discusses lawn ordinances, funding for local business loans and a contract with the Knox County Humane Society.

The site of the proposed new liquor store, which would feature a bar and entertainment venue, could also include two more retail establishments.

A $70 million, utility-scale solar project that would use 380 acres of land and bring millions of dollars in property tax revenue over the life of the project could be coming to Galesburg and Knox County.

A 50-megawatt solar farm has plans to build on 360 acres of Knox County property with substantial capital investment anticipated. President of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development Ken Springer says this project is different than past solar projects in Knox County. Power generated from this solar farm will go into the grid. It will be located South of Galesburg along Farnham Street between Galesburg City Limits and County Road 10. The bulk of the parcels the project will sit on is in unincorporated Knox County which has few residents nearby. He says Trajectory Energy Partne...

The Galesburg Election Commission's proposed redistricting shows the central and southwest portions losing the most population. The northwest area of the city, however, showed moderate growth over the past 10 years.