📰 Is GCN free?
Yes. Our mission is to keep local news free and accessible for everyone in the community.

📍 What’s your focus?
Stories that matter here at home — local business, government, education, and arts and events — with plans to grow into more of Knox County.

⚖️ Are you political?
No. We’re a nonpartisan newsroom committed to fact-based reporting and diverse perspectives.

📧 How can I get newsletters?
Sign up for our free newsletter at https://galesburgcommunitynews.org/newsletter

📸 Do you need contributors?
Absolutely. We welcome local writers, photographers, and videographers — especially students.
🏈 Sports parents: Send us your game-day photos!
🎭 We also love pictures from plays, concerts, competitions, or any activity that makes our community shine.
Email photos to public@galesburgcommunitynews.org with a short caption about who’s in the photo and what they’re doing.

💡 Can I share story ideas?
Yes! Send your tips to dmoreno@galesburgcommunitynews.org.

🕊️ Do you publish obituaries?
Not at this time.

🤝 Are you affiliated with any group?
No. We’re fully independent.

💰 How are you funded?
Through a Heart & Soul startup grant from the Galesburg Community Foundation, private donations, and soon through sponsorships and ads.

💬 Will there be a comment section?
Not for now, but we want to hear from you.

Send “Letters to the Editor” to: public@galesburgcommunitynews.org or mail to P.O. Box 524, Galesburg, IL 61401.

❤️ How can I help?
Advertise, donate, or become a sponsor. We accept PayPal and Venmo. Every contribution supports independent local news in Galesburg.