AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Knox County 2020 Census Blocks and Population by Race and Group Quarters

Public Law (P.L.) 94-171, enacted by Congress in December 1975, requires the Census Bureau to provide states the opportunity to identify the small area geography for which they need data in order to conduct legislative redistricting. The law also requires the U.S. Census Bureau to furnish tabulations of population to each state, including for those small areas the states have identified, within one year of Census Day. Since the first Census Redistricting Data Program, conducted as part of the 1980 census, the U.S. Census Bureau has included summaries for the major race groups specified by the Statistical Programs and Standards Office of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in Directive 15 (as issued in 1977 and revised in 1997). Originally, the tabulation groups included White, Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander, plus “some other race.” These race data were also cross-tabulated by Hispanic/Non-Hispanic origin.
City-Owned Properties Available for Sale

The City of Galesburg has a number of lots which the City Council has determined are not necessary, appropriate or in the best interests of the City. These properties are offered for sale subject to conditions and restrictions on future use which the City may deem necessary and proper. The Request for Bid document includes two options for submitting a bid. The first option is a Development Plan bid. One example of this type of bid is using the city-owned property as additional yard area. The person submitting the bid must own the land that is adjacent to the vacant city-owned lot for a yard expansion. The purpose of the Development Plan bid is for the City to have more control over the proposed use of the property. The bidder submits detailed information on their plans for the property, which must take place within two years of purchasing the property. If the plan is not followed, the City has recourse by being able to take back ownership of the property from the bidder and the bidder forfeits 50% of their purchase price. A Development Plan bid option offers the City Council the ability to determine the best bid based upon the development proposed and not just the price. The second option is a No Development Plan bid. Using this option, a person can purchase a property without submitting plans for future redevelopment of the property. The bid document also includes a five-year reversion agreement for properties (i.e. if the City has to spend monies to fix a nuisance issue on a No Development Plan property during the first five years after ownership is transferred, the ownership of the property will revert back to the City). Sale of any of the properties would eliminate the need for City maintenance of the properties (i.e. weed mowing); and at the same time place the properties back on the property tax roll. Any proceeds from the sale are deposited in the Property Redevelopment Fund to allow continued funding for future foreclosures.
Alternative Fuel publicly available near Galesburg

Publicly available Electric Charging, E85 and Biodiesel stations near Galesburg as reported by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory of the US Department of Energy ([https://afdc.energy.gov/]). Galesburg is located along the I-74 Alternative Fuel Corridor as designated by the State of Illinois. Inclusion of providers does not constitute either an endorsement by the City of Galesburg or confirmation of information from the NREL. Suggest missing stations to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory at [https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/station/new].
Galesburg Liquor License Aged Persons Home Buffer

[Galesburg Municipal Code §113.041]: "No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any... home for the aged or indigent persons of for veterans...provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or otherplaces where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on...".
Galesburg Liquor License Church Buffer

[Galesburg Municipal Code §113.041]: "No license shall be issued for the sale at retail of any alcoholic liquor within 100 feet of any church... provided, that this prohibition shall not apply to hotels offering restaurant service, regularly organized clubs, or to restaurants, food shops or otherplaces where sale of alcoholic liquors is not the principal business carried on. In the case of a church, the distance shall be measured from the nearest part of any building used for worship service or educational programs and not to property boundaries".
Contaminated Soil Zones with Highway Authority Agreements

Many properties located within the City of Galesburg have histories as gas stations or other uses that may have resulted in soil contamination. The tanks have been removed from the majority of these sites, but there may still be contaminates in the soil on the property or adjacent land. A letter of No Further Remediation (NFR) from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) acknowledges that a site owner or operator has satisfied the IEPA's regulations regarding this contaminated soil and that no further action is required in order to be in compliance. Development or sale of a property with a history of contaminated soil is difficult without an NFR. The IEPA does not require that all contaminated soil be removed, but it does require an institutional control so that no person is exposed to contaminated soil that extends onto the public Right-of-Way in the form of a Highway Authority Agreement (HAA). This agreement requires the highway authority (in this case the City of Galesburg) to limit access by all parties that may excavate soil within the defined contaminated zone. The City’s general excavations ordinance exempts recognized utility companies from obtaining an excavation permit to dig in the Right-of-Way, except when proposing to work in a contaminated soil area where the City has signed a HAA. The permittee is required to take necessary precautions to protect human health (including worker safety) and the environment during and after any work within a designated contaminated soil zone. This map describes contaminated soil zones with Highway Authority Agreements in place.
General Assembly Districts in Knox County

Illinois General Assembly Legislative Districts in Knox County as as proposed in House Amendment 002 to Senate Bill 927 of the 102nd General Assembly ("General Assembly Redistrict Act of 2021", Public Act 102-0663) during a special legislative session by the Illinois General Assembly on 31/August/2021 and signed into law by the Governor on 24/September/2021. For more information see [https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/SB/PDF/10200SB0927ham002.pdf] or [https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/102/PDF/102-0663.pdf].
Galesburg National Register Historic District

The National Park Service administers the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the official federal list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. National Register properties have significance to the history of their community state, or the nation. Private individuals and organizations, local governments, and American Indian tribes often initiate this process and prepare the necessary documentation. A professional review board within the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency considers each property proposed for listing and makes a recommendation on its eligibility to the National Park Service. In 1976, the Galesburg National Historic District was listed in the National Register, at a level of State significance. The area contains slightly more than 490 acres and contains most of the original town plat, part of the Knox College campus, the central business district and a number of older residential neighborhoods.
Galesburg Downtown Subarea

As a part of the 2019 City of Galesburg Comprehensive Plan, a detailed plan was developed for the Main Street and Downtown area. This plan established a vision and provided more specific recommendations for this critical commercial area of the City. The Downtown plan is available at [https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Administration/Goals%20&%20Priorities/Final%20Galesburg%20Comp%20Plan%20LQ.pdf#page=102] It further broke the Downtown into four geographic areas or frames: * North is characterized by industrial spaces ready for redevelopment as well as existing multifamily developments and specialty retail. * Core is the heart of Downtown one block either side of Main Street from Cedar to the Underpass and three blocks south of Simmons Street between Cherry and Seminary Streets consisting of stores, restaurants, offices and some upper-floor residential. * South is characterized by a connection to Knox College and the Galesburg arts community. * West forms the western entrance to Downtown and includes residential areas.
Galesburg Grand Avenue Subarea

As a part of the 2019 City of Galesburg Comprehensive Plan, a detailed plan was developed for the Grand Avenue corridor. This plan established a vision and provided more specific recommendations for this critical commercial area of the City that now acts as a connector to Downtown rather than a destination of its own. The plan is available for review at [https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Administration/Goals%20&%20Priorities/Final%20Galesburg%20Comp%20Plan%20LQ.pdf#page=108]
Galesburg Henderson Street Subarea

As a part of the 2019 City of Galesburg Comprehensive Plan, a detailed plan was developed for the Henderson Street corridor. This plan established a vision and provided more specific recommendations for this critical commercial area of the City. It further broke the Downtown into four geographic areas or frames: * North includes the heaviest commercial uses with stand-alone restaurants, strip malls and stand-alone stores. It has strong regional access via US 34 and US 150. * Central is marked with residential and commercial uses, establishing it as a transition zone. It is available for additional commercial uses as development pushes South. * South is characterized by opportunities for innovative development and redevelopment, bounded on three sides by heavy industrial uses. The plan is available for review at [ https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Administration/Goals%20&%20Priorities/Final%20Galesburg%20Comp%20Plan%20LQ.pdf#page=97]
Congressional Districts in Knox County

This dataset describes the Congressional Districts in Knox County as passed by the Illinois General Assembly and enacted as Public Act 102-0670 ("The Illinois Congressional Redistricting Act of 2021") as approved by the Governor on 23/November/2021. The text of the Act is available at [https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/102/PDF/102-0670.pdf]. A map of the statewide districts is posted on the Illinois Senate Redistricting Committee's website at [https://www.ilsenateredistricting.com/] or [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1DuemrWTVXzfvozXGm1Vts_nkTD5jXw9W&ll=39.9349978735984%2C-88.1700770033111&z=7].
Locally Designated Historic Landmarks

When a property is granted local landmark status, it is protected from drastic changes that would affect the exterior historic or architectural character and it will ensure that same protection for future generations. Any improvement to a Local Landmark that is visible from a public way requires a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A), available through the Galesburg Landmark Commission (GLC). Through guidelines outlined in Galesburg’s Historic Preservation ordinance and partnering with the GLC, property owners are provided resources that afford them options when considering changes, as well as parameters designed to help maintain the historic significance of the property.
Galesburg Employee Residency Area

>All employees represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Public Safety Employees' Organization (PSEO) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) hired by the City are required to obtain residency within the State of Illinois and 45 miles of City Hall no later than 30 days after the end of their probationary period. Response time requirements are independent of residency requirements. Per the 2023 Personnel Policy for Exempt and Non-Represented Employees, the same residency requirement applies employees covered by that policy.
Galesburg Chambers Street Local Historic District

On November 6, 1978, a neighborhood located on North Chambers Street, mostly between East Losey Street and Grove Street, was designated as a Local Historic District with the adoption of ordinance #78-639. Among the seventeen properties included are several homes on the east side of the street that were designed by Galesburg’s first professionally trained architect, William S.E. Wolf, who used many traits common to the Queen Anne style.
Galesburg Liquor Licenses

The City of Galesburg issues liquor licenses in a number of different classifications in order to regulate the orderly sale and distribution of alcoholic liquor to the public. It also issues video gaming terminal licenses in order to regulate the orderly operation of video gaming terminals.. This dataset describes the holders of long-term retail liquor dealer's licenses of class A-1, A-2, B, C-1. C-2, C-3, D, F, H, K and L and holders of video gaming terminal licenses. This dataset does not include the short-term event licenses of classes G, M or O. For more information, please review the City of Galesburg's regulations on Alcoholic Liquor at [https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galesburg/latest/galesburg_il/0-0-0-4899] and Video Gaming Terminals at [https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/galesburg/latest/galesburg_il/0-0-0-20950] or contact the City Clerk's office at [(309) 345-3610]. For more information regarding State regulation of Video Gaming Terminals, please review [230 ILCS 40 Video Gaming Act].
City Zoning Districts with Links

The City of Galesburg enforces a Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 152) within the City limits. The Zoning Ordinance controls the types of uses which can be located on properties. This is done by establishing different types of zoning districts and designating each property within the City as one of these zoning districts. Each zoning district has specific uses which are allowed without any further review (permissive uses) and uses allowed only after Board of Zoning Appeals review and approval (conditional uses). The Zoning Ordinance also establishes regulations regarding building setbacks, height restrictions, parking requirements, fencing restrictions, minimum lot areas, and widths and outdoor lighting requirements.
Galesburg Demolition, Remediation and Repair

A responsibility of the City of Galesburg is to achieve a community with a high quality of life. Some of the programs and initiatives the City has available include housing rehabilitation grants and lead remediation grants. If rehabilitation or repair is not appropriate, dilapidated housing can be demolished. Recent grants include: * HUD Lead Based Pain Hazard Reduction Program (August 2019 - September 2023) * DCEO Single Family Owner Occupied Housing Rehab (October 2017 - September 2019) * IDHA Single Family Rehab (April 2017 - April 2019 and July 2020 - July 2022) * IDHA Home Repair and Accessibility Program (March 2023 - March 2025) * Local Home Repair and Accessibility Program (As Funding Permits)
Galesburg Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts

The Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (65 ILCS 11-74.4-1) allows units of local governments the ability to designate geographic areas within their jurisdiction as TIF districts. TIF is designed to encourage new economic development and jobs through private investment in areas that have proven to be underdeveloped and would not have received such investment "but for" TIF assistance. If an owner or developer has a project in mind, but there is a gap in the financing to get the project done, TIF assistance may be an option. A Developers Agreement is required, which will need City Council approval. TIF is not an increase in taxes. It is only a re-allocation of how they are used. Increases in property taxes experienced by property owners are due to reassessment and rate increases, not TIF. Updated in accordance with Galesburg City Council items: * [22-1033] (passed November 7, 2022) dissolving East Main Street TIF 2 * [22-1034] (passed November 7, 2022) amending Central / East Main Street TIF 4 * [23-1020] (passed October 2, 2023) adding Grand Avenue TIF 6 * [23-1032] (passed November 6, 2023) dissolving Regency TIF 3
Galesburg Enterprise Zone

The Illinois Enterprise Zone Act (20 ILCS 655) contains provisions for the Illinois Enterprise Zone program that is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The GEZ has an emphasis on development and diversification of commercial, industrial, multi-family or upper story residential in the B3 zoning district. The GEZ is a geographically defined area that covers approximately 3.4 square miles Galesburg Enterprise Zone Requirements may Include: Real Estate Tax Abatement - all local taxing bodies are currently participating to provide a 100% property tax abatement on any increase in the equalized assessed value resulting from a project. The abatement is for a 10-year period, or until the expiration of the enterprise zone, and is not to exceed $1 million abated per taxing body. Improvements can be in the form of new construction, substantial renovation or expansion of an existing building. The abatement is only given if the project creates jobs and does not reduce the prior assessed valuation. State and Local Sales Tax Exemption - on building materials purchased within the State of Illinois and incorporated into real property located in the enterprise zone. Construction Permit Fee Waiver - PERMITS ARE REQUIRED, but the fee is waived for building, demolition, electrical, sign, plumbing or heating permits (City Inspection Division); Water Service Tap Fees and Street & Terrace Opening Fees (City Public Works Department); and Sanitary Sewer Tap Fees (Galesburg Sanitary District).
Galesburg Business Park

Galesburg Business Park is a 350-acre site located just southeast of the City of Galesburg with access to BNSF Railway and has received certification as a part of BNSF Railway's Site Certification program. BNSF Certification ensures a site is ready for rapid acquisition and development through a comprehensive evaluation of existing and projected infrastructure, environmental and geotechnical standards, utility evaluation and site availability. It is designated as a Foreign Trade Zone as well as being within the City's Enterprise Zone.
Galesburg Downtown Gap Loan

Local businesses and property owners can partner with their bank of choice and leverage funding from the Downtown Gap Loan program to enhance their businesses through the purchase or renovation of a downtown property; and/or purchase of working capital, inventory, fixtures & furniture, machinery & equipment. The purpose of the program is to stimulate economic growth by supporting business creation, expansion, or retention and the creation of new jobs in Galesburg's Downtown. More information is available from the City of Galesburg Community Development Department at [(309) 345-3637] or from the Knox County Area Partnership Development at [(309) 343-1194].
Galesburg Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Grant Program

The City of Galesburg Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Grant Program has been designed to assist and encourage an increase in residential units available in the Downtown while meeting adopted Construction Codes. It is believed this grant program will promote the safety, well-being, and retention of business operations by increasing residential occupants, and thereby enhance interest in visiting downtown. The purpose of this program is to encourage an increase in residential units in the downtown area by offering a reimbursement for expenses related to the installation of fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm systems related to the redevelopment of spaces for residential units. This incentive can also be layered with other available incentives such as Tax Increment Financing, the Downtown Façade Grant Program, the Water Infrastructure Grant and Enterprise Zone incentives. The Downtown Residential Fire Sprinkler Grant Program would provide a 50% reimbursement, up to a maximum of $20,000.
Galesburg Opportunity Zone

Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool that encourage investment in distressed areas in the United States. Their purpose is to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities while providing tax benefits to investors. Opportunity Zones were created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public Law No. 115-97). Thousands of low-income communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories are designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones.
Galesburg Downtown Council Extended Maintenance Area

At the February 16, 2026 City Council Meeting the City of Galesburg and the Galesburg Downtown Council (GDC) entered into a maintenance contract for service performed outside of the Downtown Special Service Area (SSA). The City and the GDC have traditionally partnered to support the cleanliness, appearance and functionality of public spaces within the Downtown Special Service Area allowing the GDC to develop staff capacity, equipment and expertise related to streetscape maintenance, landscaping, litter control and seasonal services. This agreement extended the GDC services to areas immediately adjacent to the SSA, but still within the traditional downtown area.