A historic city set in the beautiful prairieland of Western Illinois, Galesburg is rich in the "quality of life" features so important to us all today. The city has preserved the open friendliness of the small community of settlers who, in 1837, moved west to the unbroken prairie to bring learning to the Illinois frontier.

Shopping
From the Sandburg Mall to the historic Seminary Street, visitors have numerous shopping options in the area. Whether it is a familiar name brand or those one of a kind items you are looking for, Galesburg has the store for you. Those who love to browse and barter for antiques will enjoy the different antique shops on Main Street and around town. »»» More about shopping

Restaurants
A combination of quality and good value will delight you. Restaurants range from classical elegant to casual cuisine. »»» More about dining

Education
Excellence in education has always been important to Galesburg. This is hardly surprising in a city expressly founded as the home of Knox College, one of the nations' outstanding liberal arts colleges. You'll find strong public schools in the city and its surrounding communities. Galesburg's Community Unit School District 205 serves more than 5,200 students in six elementary, two junior high schools and one high school. A broad-based curriculum emphasizes individual successes. Carl Sandburg College, the regional community college based in Galesburg, offers a broad array of college transfer and vocational-technical programs. Other private and public universities within an hour's drive provide master's degrees and other post-graduate study opportunities.

Housing
Galesburg offers an incredible array of residential options, from the newest, most modern dwellings to stunningly beautiful historic houses in a variety of styles. Many have been lovingly preserved or restored. Go on the Galesburg Historic Home Walking Tour.
In Galesburg, neighborhoods are friendly, comfortable, safe and well maintained. There are other options, too - the quiet solitude of country living in a farmhouse, or the ease and simplicity of an apartment close to the city lights.

Healthcare
The quality of health care is one aspect of a city that none of us can afford to overlook, and Galesburg is fortunate to boast truly outstanding facilities and resources. With two top-notch hospitals, primary care and specialty practitioners, excellent home health care and residential care facilities, immediate care centers, clinics and up-to-date fleets of both land and air ambulance services, Galesburg is among the Midwest's best-served cities with regard to health care.

Relocation Information
Galesburg Commerce Center
471 East Main Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Phone: 309.343.1194
Fax: 309.343.1195
Website     e-mail: chamber@galesburg.org