For our Women’s Voices series, commentator Noelle Thompson tells us a well-curated library should always be showing signs of use.

Chance Uhland was named executive director this month, after serving in an interim role for five months. He first came to the Rescue Mission as a case manager, working one-on-one with unhoused people to help them acquire IDs, obtain employment and housing, and address mental health and substance use problems.

The city and its partners are seeking the bonding to help pay for an economic development project anchored by a sports complex.

The visitor attraction is being built at 247 S. Seminary St. near Galesburg’s Amtrak depot and is expected to open in summer 2027.

In Galesburg, rallygoers on the public square encouraged local voters to cast their ballots early—and to encourage their friends and neighbors to do the same.