Former police chief, interim city manager now a part of Knox County economic development efforts
Schlaf now employed by KCAP
From a concerto to Prairie-oke: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau
Car burglaries being investigated in Warren County
A number recently reported in Roseville
Schisler, Mary
Mary Magalene Schisler, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:23 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Dunlap, IL.
Grammy-nominated trumpeter to headline Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival
Victor Garcia has performed alongside a wide array of artists, including Aretha Franklin, Arturo Sandoval and Wynton Marsalis.
Warren County property transfers for April 15-19, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
Potential threat averted at Galesburg Junior/Senior High School
Security and Galesburg Police responded as a precaution, and the man was escorted out.
Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois
The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a moratorium on carbon pipelines in Illinois. The groups said a rupture of a carbon pipeline could mean massive casualties.
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028
Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance reform legislation amid tax hike warnings
Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking
Davidson, Creola
Creola Davidson died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Ramsey, Lorraine
Lorraine L. Ramsey, 80, of Galesburg, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home with her family at her side.
Another restaurant for ‘burger row’ in Galesburg? Here’s what we know
A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard has its sights set on Galesburg.
Cook, Charles
Charles K. “Charlie” Cook, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Mellish, Christine
Christine Franz Mellish, 75 of Bolingbrook, Illinois, died peacefully at her home in Bolingbrook Illinois on April 11, 2024.
McMillian, Wanda
Wanda Cheryle McMillan, 86, of Galesburg, died at 11:23 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by family.
Bjorling, Mary
Mary Esther (Stewart) Bjorling filled her life of 95 years full of memories and went to her heavenly home on April 16, 2024.
Darrah, Phyllis
Phyllis J. “Tussy” Darrah, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Betty’s Garden Memory Care in Kewanee, Illinois.
Carlson, Angus
Angus “Beef” James Wesley Carlson (24) of Altona, IL passed away April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side accident.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights
The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.