Galena Country launches new weekly online visitor's guide
New for residents and visitors, Galena Country Tourism has launched "This Week in Galena Country," a weekly visitor's guide feature on it's website, visitgalena.org. The new feature is accessible by scanning the QR code or clicking here.
NWILED Build It Grow It kicks off Jan. 30
Northwest Illinois Economic Development kicks off its free Build It Grow It Small Business Entrepreneurial Bootcamp on Thursday, Jan. 30. The program runs from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday through April 24.
Electronics recycling dates for 2025
Electronics are banned from landfills in Illinois and may not be included in the refuse or recycling containers you set out for collection. The City of Galena offers free recycling of most electronics at City Hall the last Friday of each month (changes with holiday schedule) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Television and computer monitors are accepted during this time period for a recycling fee of $25 per unit. This is the cost for the City of Galena to recycle each unit.
Benches available for sponsorship
Honor or remember a loved one, a family or a pet by sponsoring a bench. The City of Galena has benches available for sponsorship at Rec Park and Green Street Plaza.