Galesburg city council pledges $1M for Railroad Hall of Fame
Over the years, the scope of the project has changed due to difficulties in fundraising and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Over the years, the scope of the project has changed due to difficulties in fundraising and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Galesburg City Council will consider a proposed resolution which would see the city pledge up to $1 million to the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
Changes are coming to trash and recycling collection in the City of Galesburg. The City Council on Monday approved a new five-year contract with Waste Management for the city's refuse and recycling collection services and an additional two-year option. Interim City Manager Wayne Carl told council members there were several changes coming in the new contract, including the elimination of the twice-a-year city-wide cleanup days in favor of monthly pick-ups. "The service would allow residents to call and have their 'white goods' and bulky items, household hazardous waste items...
State's Attorney Jeremy Karlin said he supports bail reform, but the bill is full of ambiguities and contradictions.
The city plans to create a plan to demolish the Broadview Inn and expects a court order by November that allows permission.