October 5 – 11, 2025   2025 marks the 85th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940,  Newspaper Association Managers  has...

Many adults can likely recall mornings during their childhood when newspapers were tossed into the driveways of many homes throughout...

By Christy Riggs Handsome, intelligent, charismatic, intense, handsome. Oh, wait. I said handsome twice (where is my head?) These are...

By Mike Trueblood Published in The Burg Nov. 28, 2024 Ever dream about running your own business? After 25 years as a physical therapy...

By Mike Trueblood Published in The Burg Oct. 24, 2024 During a 40-year career in telecom sales, Cathy Webb embraced the same dream. "I...

By Stephen M. Baylor, M.D., Merion Station, PA Good teachers offer great benefits to students, so nearly everyone remembers and reveres...

By Eleanor Sevigny   School starts Monday, August 11 for Galesburg CUSD #205. Despite her busy schedule with band camp and preparing for...

By Eleanor Sevigny Published July 10, 2024 in The Burg   Birth to Five Illinois is “a statewide program. There are 39 regional offices....

By Shelly Bowling Every town has its staples—those go-to businesses that locals mention by name, trust without question, and genuinely...

By Shelly Bowling There’s a moment every parent lives for—the wide-eyed wonder when a child discovers something new, be it the mechanics...

By Eleanor Sevigny   In June the Cielitos Summer Soccer Camp will be starting up for the first time at Lake Storey.    The camp is hosted...

Weather Friday: Sunny. High 59. Low 43.  Saturday: Sunny. High 69. Low 39. Sunday: 55 percent chance of rain. High 74. Low 56.  Mark Your...

By Shelly Bowling Business partnerships are the backbone of any thriving community. Whether you're operating a small café on the corner...

In today's digital age, ensuring the safety of our children online is more crucial than ever. Galesburg Junior Senior High School will be...

By Susan VanArsdale No snow! And I am full of joy about that, but wasn’t last week’s snow beautiful? The sky was blue, the sun was...

Weather Friday: Cloudy. High 67. Low 48. Saturday: 45 percent chance of rain. High 69. Low 57. Sunday: 50 percent chance of rain. High...

Weather Friday: Cloudy. High 47. Low 27. Saturday: Coudy. High 46. Low 34.  Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 55. Low 29. Mark Your Calendar...

By Shelly Bowling Starting a business in your local community can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you’re launching a small...

By Shelly Bowling Running a business from home comes with unique challenges, especially when space starts to feel cramped or inefficient....

By Shelly Bowling Finding the ideal location for your small business is a decision that can shape its future trajectory. The right spot...