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HANOVER-Northwest Illinois Economic Development (NWILED) has announced the presentation of the organization’s Genz Small Business Development Fund to the 1826 Creative Company. A check for … more
Father Samuel Mazzuchelli holds a predominant place in the history of the tri-state area and not just for his ministry for the Catholic faith but also for the construction of over twenty churches in … more
The photograph (imbeded in this story) and caption are from the Alfred Mueller Collection, it mentions that “The Odd Fellows (Lodge) depended upon all volunteer labor to build the two story … more
Murphy Obershaw has been promoted from Reporter/Photographer to news editor of the Galena Gazette effective Feb. 19, 2024. In addition to her duties as a reporter, Obershaw will be overseeing … more
Historic plaques continue to pop up around Galena as the Galena Living History Alliance (GLHA) nears commissioning its 100th plaque. The GLHA researches homes in Galena for a historic plaque … more
The Galena City Council is moving forward with converting 403 S. Main St. into restrooms. The council approved a contract with Straka Johnson Architects of Dubuque for design services for the … more
Attention veterans: The American Legion Fickbohm-Hissem Post 193, Galena, meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at noon, for lunch followed by a meeting at the VFW Club, 2nd floor, 100 South Main … more
In an eventful weekend, Galena High School saw both its wrestling program and speech team qualify for the state stage. Senior Emma Blaum was crowned as sectional champion in Oratorical … more
Turner Hall in Galena was packed on Jan. 31 with participants ready to bid quarters to win prizes. The event raised over $6,400 for the Midwest Medical Center Auxiliary Foundation—funds that … more
People are often surprised to learn there were enslaved people in Galena and elsewhere in Illinois, ostensibly a “free” state. The fact is that slavery played a huge, … more
The Galena Historic Preservation Commission worked with a homeowner restoring her home and someone looking to add something new to Galena at the commission’s Feb. 1 meeting. Architect Adam … more
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