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In today's newsletter:
- How a viral Galesburg pancake brand is powering a local 5K.
- Why Galesburg makes this list of Illinois’ most affordable retirement cities
Also on today's calendar: eARTh Fest at GCAC! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy; turning sunny, cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 35.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judy's Pancakes 5K benefits Bridgeway Inc. — June 13 in Galesburg (wgil.com) — Galesburg runners and walkers can support Bridgeway Inc. at the Judy’s Pancakes 5K and Fun Run Family Day on Saturday, June 13, at Hawthorne Center. The event features races, a cornhole tournament, food trucks, and vendors, with proceeds funding outings for residents with disabilities and mental health needs across the region. 
• Social Security Is All You Need In These 10 Astonishingly Affordable Illinois Cities (familydestinationsguide.com) — For Galesburg residents thinking about retirement, this statewide roundup highlights Galesburg as one of Illinois’ most affordable cities for stretching Social Security, praising its historic downtown, railroad heritage, and low housing and utility costs. It also notes accessible healthcare, budget-friendly community college classes, and free or low-cost amenities like parks, the farmers market, and local libraries that help fixed incomes go further.
📸 Around Galesburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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eARTh Fest 2026 — Galesburg Community Arts Center
Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E Main St, Galesburg
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Spring Musical. Mamma Mia!
Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 Galesburg, IL 61402
7:00 pm -
eARTh Fest at GCAC!
Galesburg Community Arts Center , 349 E Main St , Galesburg
10:00 am -
Spring Musical. Mamma Mia!
Galesburg Community Unit School District #205 Galesburg, IL 61402
7:00 pm -
512 - The Selena Experience
The Orpheum Theatre , 57 S Kellogg St , Galesburg
7:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Track @ Charger Invite
Knoxville CUSD 202 , 1100 13th St , Orion
4:00 pm -
Varsity Baseball @ Peoria Heights H.S.
Knoxville CUSD #202 Knoxville, IL 61448
4:30 pm -
Children's Book Author Carol Fisher Saller at Wordsmith Bookshoppe
Wordsmith Bookshoppe , 235 E Main St , Galesburg
1:00 pm -
The Selena Experience
The Orpheum Theatre , 57 S Kellogg St , Galesburg
7:30 pm -
American Legion Auxiliary Quarter Auction
Knights of Columbus , 1556 E Fremont St , Galesburg
10:00 am -
Live Figure Drawing with Tina Browder — Galesburg Community Arts Center
Galesburg Community Arts Center , 349 E Main St , Galesburg
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I would love for you to come to my Open House this Saturday!
Its on Seminary Street from 12:00-1:30 at the side room of The Carriage House! https://www.facebook.com/events/921292430646270 (Nextdoor N Broad St)
- State of Illinois posted a job opening for DOC Hill CC Assistant Warden of Programs in Galesburg. Apply here.
- Menards posted a job opening for Stocker in Galesburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galesburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Abingdon
- Robert "Bob" Lewis obituary – London Mills, IL (1948–2026) (wgil.com)
Monmouth
- Another Blue Devil signs to continue Basketball career (wgem.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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