The Burg weekly newspaper will not be published December 29. We will be on vacation. We will publish again on January 4. Have a safe and...

Recycle your natural holiday trees at the drop-off site sponsored by Lowe's, Waste Management, and the City of Galesburg. Beginning...

By Christy Riggs Published December 22, 2022 in The Burg Christmas ~ It’s the most magical, wonderful time of year. What comes to mind...

Published December 22, 2022 in The Burg Christmas books are like Hallmark movies. You must start them in October to finish everything you...

Published December 22, 2022 in The Burg As famously stated in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, “maybe Christmas,” he thought,...

Saxophonist, composer and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón celebrates Música de Las Américas , his Grammy®-nominated new album of all...

According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office the current wait time for a tow truck in Knox County is 2-3 hours. Do you have enough fuel...

Evan Miller announced on December 16 that he is running to be the next Alderman in Galesburg's third ward. Miller says: "I'm running for...

The City of Galesburg Public Transportation System will be suspending services for Friday, December 23, 2022. Please be advised the...

City Hall will be closed on Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays. Waste...

Shelters that will operate throughout the winter: Moon Towers, 255 West Tompkins Street, Galesburg. Monday through Friday 24 hours and...

With snow in the forecast, the City of Galesburg is providing a reminder regarding the snow removal process and parking guidelines when a...

By Peter Schwartzman According to conservative estimates, Galesburg residences have experienced great personal reductions in their...

The Galesburg Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for its 2023 spring concert on Monday, January 9th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First...

As we gather for the holidays this year, it’s wise to note that spotlight-hogging COVID-19 is not the only virus circulating; the flu,...

Men's basketball lost a D1 exhibition 77-42 at Lindenwood on December 17. The Lions jumped out to a 20-3 lead early in the first half and...

Blessings in a Backpack is coming to Mable Woolsey Elementary School in Knoxville thanks to a $2,500 grant from the Knoxville Community...

The Burg asked students at Costa Catholic Academy, what does Christmas mean to you? We received a variety of answers from grades...

The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1000 Lancaster Street on Wednesday morning, December 7th, at 7:46 AM. The...

The Prairie Fire men's basketball team dropped a MWC game 68-58 to Lawrence on Wednesday night. The Vikings jumped out to a 13-8 lead...