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Galesburg City Council approved beginning the process o sell bonds worth $5.3 million to fund the construction of a new community center.

Galesburg City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night that directs city staff to start the process of a $5.3 million bond sale that would be restricted to a community center. It was a 4-3 vote with Kevin Wallace, Dwight White, Jaclyn Smith-Esters, and Sarah Davis in favor and Bradley Hix, Wayne Dennis, and Larry Cox opposed. Finance Director Gloria Osborn says there will be a bond sale on Mar. 6, although the sale will be brought back for council approval with current interest rates. City Manager Gerald Smith says the city would look for a ten-year term on the bond. Ward 2 Council member Wa...

The communities held their annual MLK Day events on Monday.

Galesburg Council on Tuesday learned that there was a surprisingly high utility bill for the former Churchill Junior Building for part of November and December. Ward 7's Larry Cox pointed out the designated site of a community center has a bill close to $11,000 for the month. Parks and Recreation Director Elizabeth Varner called it a "shocker". Varner says she's contacted District 205 to find out why that bill is so high compared to last year when it was under District 205's care. 205 said there are storm trap doors that are a part of the problem. 205 also said they wo...

Structural, mechanical, and energy-efficient projects would be eligible.