This is a look back at the history of Galesburg (and the world). What was going on 100 years ago, 75 years ago, 50 years ago, 25 years ago, and 10 years ago this week?
100 Years Ago- 1926
East Moline HS students walk out of school to protest the firing of their principal.
75 Years Ago- 1951
Knox College students have classes cancelled for the school’s annual Flunk Day.
50 Years Ago- 1976
The newspaper had an ad for Kline’s in downtown Galesburg, along with a list of all the GHS honor roll students. You may recognize some familiar names.
25 Years Ago- 2001
Carlos Duncan and his Galesburg Youth Athletic Club are recognized for all they have down for youth in Galesburg.
10 Years Ago- 2016
Veteran GHS coach, Mick Hickey works as an assistant for his daughter, Christy at ICS in Monmouth.
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