Deborah Moreno

In a consolidated election that saw the highest voter turnout in decades, Peter Schwartzman won a second term as Galesburg mayor.

Galesburg manufacturing company Pegasus celebrated its 10th anniversary this week by showcasing a new technology called wire laser metal deposition.

Administrators said the new policy removed the gray areas regarding expectations and established clear rules.

One of the projects converted the high school into a junior-senior high for seventh through twelfth grade students.

The new facility will double the organization’s capacity by increasing the number of beds, providing handicapped accessibility, and offering family areas.

There’s a glimmer of hope for Galesburg swimmers. The city planned to close Hawthorne Pool permanently next month because of safety concerns. But, due to public pushback, the pool now has a chance of remaining open in the long run.