Knox County residents may soon find that they are no longer represented in the same way in Springfield. For Galesburg residents, it could mean the entire city will have a single state representative.
Knox County’s COVID-19 cases continue to decrease, with only 11 new cases reported from Friday through Monday. This brings the total number of cases in the county to 5,655.
A newly announced grant will bring the new Galesburg Public Library closer to meeting its fundraising goal and go toward the library’s children’s room.
GALESBURG In February, Taylor Porter, 23, put a video onto YouTube condemning the Galesburg area Christian teen retreat The Weekend: A Journey with Christ, describing it as a cult. Months later, the organization’s leaders say they have intentions to change, although it is unclear what exactly that change will look like.
The weekend retreat describes itself online as “three days of laughing and learning, praying and participating . driven by 13 talks given by a team of youth, adults, clergy and laity.” It has been held traditionally twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, at Costa Catholic Academy for 14-to-19 year olds who want to learn more about Jesus Christ. Father Lee Brokaw of Costa Academy says The Weekend is not a Catholic retreat or associated with Costa Catholic Academy. The Weekend previously rented space at Costa but is no longer renting or using our buildings.
Galesburg wading pools, splash pads open Friday; Lakeside opens June 4 by appointment
GALESBURG After 2020 saw pools, water parks and splash pads either open late in the season or not at all, this summer is set to be a return to form in Galesburg, although some attractions will open later than usual.
Lakeside water park will be opening Friday, June 4. This is slightly later than the usual opening of Memorial Day Weekend. Galesburg Parks and Recreation Director Tony Oligney-Estill says this is because the pool was painted this spring, and the delivery of this paint took 10 more days than anticipated, pushing back the park district’s schedule.