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City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building’s recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight’s City Council agenda

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson previews the March 16 City Council meeting, covering emergency demolition, Evgenia, the Weinberg Arcade grant, and municipal energy aggregation.

Lisa Medina-Foshay and Ashley Hinkle of ROE #33 Early Childhood Program at the WGIL studio, March 2026

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Self-regulation and sensory needs in young children — ROE #33 First Five workshop

Ashley Hinkle and Lisa Medina-Foshay, preschool family educators with ROE #33, explain what self-regulation really means for young children — and invite families to a free sensory workshop March 21 in Galesburg.

Kara Downin, Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, in studio at WGIL for Galesburg's Morning News

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Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and spring conservation deadlines

Knox County Resource Conservationist Kara Downin discusses her induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and several upcoming deadlines for conservation programs serving local landowners and farmers.

Obituaries

Obituaries ·

James ‘Jim’ H. Jackson

James "Jim" H. Jackson, 70, formerly of Abingdon, died March…

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Connie M. Connell

Connie M. Connell, 92, of Monmouth, died March 15, 2026…

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Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman

Donna Mae (Watkins) Inman, 90, of Monmouth, died March 11,…

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Donald E. Stroud

Donald E. Stroud, 79, of Knoxville, formerly of Woodhull, died…

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Libby Ann Finley

Libby Ann Finley, 59, of Galesburg, Illinois, died March 12,…

Weinberg Arcade building at 64 S. Prairie Street in downtown Galesburg, Illinois

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Galesburg City Council to vote on $40,000 grant to restore Weinberg Arcade facade

The Facade Advisory Committee unanimously recommends the grant, which would help fund a $324,400 restoration project stemming from two facade collapses last December.

Local News

Owen Muelder standing beside the West Central Illinois Underground Railroad map at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois

Owen Muelder: Lessons on Galesburg and the Underground Railroad

Knox College historian Owen Muelder shares 10 lessons on how Galesburg became one of the most significant stops on the Underground Railroad — and why that history still matters.

University of Chicago freshman Oliver Wilson analyzes interest rates bets on the Polymarket prediction market platform in his Hyde Park apartment late last year. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan has pledged $20,000 to kickstart Wilson’s prediction market club at his university. (Credit: Victor Hilitski/For Illinois Answers Project)

Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

Knox County property transfers for March 5-11, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

Galesburg homes, Monmouth farmland, and more — see the complete list of Knox County property transfers recorded March 5-11, 2026.

The Illinois Supreme Court held a session on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of its tradition of “riding the circuit,” which is meant to make the court more accessible to people in all parts of the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation

Chief Justice says ‘riding the circuit’ is a tradition dating back to Medieval England

ALT TEXT: Rio Fire Protection District Engine 1 fire truck, Knox County, Illinois

Knox, Warren, Fulton, and Schuyler counties receive Illinois Farm Bureau rural development grants

Most of the local funding directed at fire and emergency communications.

Monmouth-Roseville names Katy Morrison to succeed retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher

Katy Morrison, principal of Harding Primary School, will serve as assistant superintendent for two years before taking over from retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher on July 1, 2028.

Former Knox County jail administrator in $100K theft case makes first court appearance, pleads not guilty

Louis Glossip appeared in Knox County Circuit Court Wednesday and waived his right to a preliminary hearing. A status conference is set for April 8.

Massey Quiz #35 — Music of the ’80s

Think you know your '80s music? Evan Massey gives you the song title — you name the artist. Twenty questions, keep track of your score.

Warren County property transfers for March 2-6, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

A Kirkwood home, Monmouth farmland, and more — see the complete list of Warren County property transfers recorded March 2-6, 2026.

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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.

City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building's recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight's City Council agenda