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Galesburg’s 37-year Women’s Community Lenten Series continues under new leadership

Tami Qualls takes over the Women's Community Lenten Series as it kicks off Ash Wednesday with six weeks of ecumenical worship, community fellowship, and the theme "God in the Ordinary."

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City Matters: Lake Storey trail construction, road safety upgrades, and new Ward 3 alderman

City Manager Eric Hanson discusses tonight's council meeting, including construction timeline for the four-mile trail loop, downtown maintenance contract expansion, and routine updates on Railroad Days, business park lease, and liquor licensing.

Meta Rask from OSF HealthCare, manager of the Weight Loss Center at Peoria Riverplex, interviewed on Galesburg In Focus about GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, lifestyle programs, and sustainable health.

Galesburg In Focus ·

GLP-1s, Surgery, or Lifestyle? OSF Weight Loss Center

Meta Rask from OSF HealthCare discusses personalized weight management at the Peoria Riverplex—exploring GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery candidacy, lifestyle pathways, and why lasting health goes beyond body weight.

Obituaries

Obituaries ·

Cheri L. Stanton

Cheri L. Stanton, 77, of Monmouth, Illinois, died February 16,…

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Timothy Allen Rollins

Timothy Allen Rollins, 53, of Washington, Illinois, died February 15,…

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Roger Craig Bice

Roger Craig Bice, 77, of Abingdon, died February 13, 2026.

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Clarence Emanuel Deisinger Jr.

Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr., 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, died February…

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Glenna Eileen Williams

Glenna Eileen Williams, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 11,…

Architectural rendering of the National Railroad Hall of Fame visitor center in Galesburg, Illinois

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National Railroad Hall of Fame selects contractor, breaks ground in coming weeks with 2027 opening

Hein Construction selected to build visitor center south of Amtrak Depot in Galesburg, with site prep starting in the next couple weeks.

Local News

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey speaking at Tres Cafe in Galesburg, Illinois

Bailey tells Galesburg diners Illinois residents are ‘financially oppressed’ during campaign stop

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey visits Tres Cafe as part of his "Take Back Illinois" tour, citing high property taxes and surging utility bills ahead of the March 17 primary.

Warren County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

Recent real estate transactions in Warren County include properties in Avon, Kirkwood, Monmouth and Roseville.

Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 19. 2026. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)

Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty

Democrats seeking new taxes while Republicans call for limiting spending

MARY DISSELER Photo: Springfield native Mary Disseler is a long-time volunteer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, where she educates visitors about the legacy of America’s 16th president. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Erika Tulfo)

Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln

For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear

Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey making stops in Galesburg area

Bailey will be at Tres Cafe Tuesday morning as part of "Take Back Illinois" tour

White Chevrolet truck driving on a curved section of South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg, Illinois, on February 13, 2026, highlighting safety concerns addressed in the February 2026 Traffic Advisory Committee report recommending 25 mph advisory speed limits.

Lake Storey Road curves to get 25 mph advisory limits after fatal crash, speeding concerns

Committee also recommends reducing enforceable speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph near Allison Campground, pending Knox County approval.

The 2025-26 Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team.

Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball enters postseason at 25-4. Here’s the road ahead

Coach Demott's experienced squad faces East Peoria Monday at 6 p.m. after impressive regular season that included ranking as high as second in state for 3A schools

Two-year U.S. 67 resurfacing project begins in Warren County on Tuesday

IDOT begins resurfacing, shoulder widening, guardrail and culvert replacements, and turn lanes on U.S. 67 in Warren County; daytime lane closures and flaggers expected through November 2027.

Knox County property transfers for Feb. 5-11, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Feb. 5-11, 2026.

Galesburg man faces charges in McDonough County child sex assault case

A lengthy investigation by McDonough County Sheriff's detectives led to an arrest warrant for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and related offenses against juveniles.

The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)

Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge

People report lengthy delays long after judges approve expungement and sealing orders

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Galesburg's 37-year Women's Community Lenten Series continues under new leadership

Galesburg's Morning News

Tune in to hear Galesburg's Morning News with Tyler Gumm, Cameron Line, and Jay Redfern, weekdays 5 to 9 a.m., on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM WGIL. They will keep you updated on the latest news, events, sports, and weather, as well as feature conversations with news-makers and a wide variety of people involved in our community. Following the show, many of those conversations will then be featured here as podcasts.

Galesburg's 37-year Women's Community Lenten Series continues under new leadership