Galesburg's Morning News ·

City Matters: Tonight’s Council – K9 Zeus, Parking, Standish Park

City Manager Eric Hanson previews tonight’s City Council agenda: K9 Zeus retirement tribute, Willard Street parking prohibition for school safety, South Street underpass BUILD grant, Ward 3 appointment, Standish Park tree work, and Galesburg Business Park progress.

Jim Anderson, left, of North-And Company, a Galva-based crop insurance and commodities brokerage firm, and Lance Tarochione, a technical agronomist with DEKALB and Asgrow under Bayer Cropscience.

Galesburg In Focus ·

Illinois 2025 Harvest Chaos & 2026 Ag Hope

North-And. Co.’s Jim Anderson and Mitch Clodfelter with DEKALB/ASGROW’s Lance Tarochione on Galesburg In Focus: 2025 yield extremes, tariff impacts, marketing lessons, and why Galesburg-area agriculture stays strong in 2026.

Former Knox College coach Randy Oberembt on Todd Monken’s rise to NFL head coach

Galesburg In Focus ·

New Browns Coach Todd Monken: His Former Knox Coach Breaks It Down

Randy Oberembt, Todd Monken’s former head coach at Knox College, shares stories about Monken’s record-setting playing days, family legacy, and what Browns fans should know about their new head coach.

Obituaries

Obituaries ·

Lynda L. Eaves

Lynda L. Eaves, 82, of Galesburg, died February 2, 2026,…

Obituaries ·

Loreta M. ‘Rita’ (Mathews) Wagner Smith

Loreta M. “Rita” (Mathews) Wagner Smith, 72, of Galesburg, died…

Obituaries ·

Sherry Jo Corcoran

Sherry Jo Corcoran, 68, of Galesburg, died February 1, 2026,…

Obituaries ·

Michael Christopher Adams

Michael Christopher Adams, 44, passed away on January 27, 2026,…

Obituaries ·

Joseph A. ‘Joe’ Angotti

Joseph A. “Joe” Angotti, a respected journalist, educator, father and…

Standish Park Arboretum sign at the entrance to the historic park in downtown Galesburg

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Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?

Galesburg officials explain deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and future plans for the historic park and arboretum at 42 W. Tompkins St.

Local News

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 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 Jan. 21-28, 2026.

Officer Jake Taylor and K9 Zeus honored with a proclamation at Galesburg City Council meeting

K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police

he Galesburg City Council honored the retiring police canine with a proclamation Monday night. Zeus will live as a family pet with his handler, Officer Jake Taylor.

Warren County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week

Galesburg High School Silver Streaks basketball team in 1951, the first team in 36 years to include African-American players under coach Ken Menke

How Ken Menke broke Galesburg High School Basketball’s 36-year color barrier

Evan Massey examines the transition from legendary coach Gerald Phillips to Ken Menke in 1950 and how Menke became the first coach in 36 years to place African-American players on the Silver Streaks roster.

Chuck Reynolds, newly approved Ward 3 alderman for the Galesburg City Council

Galesburg City Council unanimously approves Chuck Reynolds as Ward 3 alderman

Longtime Ward 3 resident was nominated by Mayor Peter Schwartzman to fill the vacancy left by Evan Miller’s resignation and approved by a unanimous 6-0 vote Monday night.

‘Astronomical’ meth amount leads to 25-year sentence for Galesburg woman

Nichole Marie Schmidt, 43, received 304 months in federal prison after a judge described the quantity of methamphetamine she distributed as “astronomical.”

Fire causes extensive damage at south side Galesburg industrial building

Galesburg Fire Department crews extinguished a structure fire at the Burcon NutriScience industrial building at 701 W. 6th St. early Monday; no injuries reported.

Large pile of construction debris outside the former Sears building at Sandburg Mall in Galesburg

Your Questions Answered: What’s happening at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall?

Galesburg officials and contractors explain the asbestos remediation and interior demolition work residents are seeing at the former Sears portion of Sandburg Mall.

Peoria County deputy shot during foot pursuit after traffic stop; suspect arrested on attempted murder charge

51-year-old man is accused of firing multiple shots at a deputy in the 1000 block of S. Western Avenue Saturday night.

Exterior view of the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center in Galesburg, Illinois

Knox County Board chair: Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center closure brings financial relief to taxpayers

Hawkinson explains the decision's background, ongoing state reimbursement delays, and why Knox County has shouldered disproportionate costs for a circuit-wide facility.

Talking with Jimmie: Reid, Morris, VanScyoc, Taylor top his Illinois coaching short list

Evan Massey sits down with longtime Silver Streaks standout and broadcaster Jimmie Carr to explore the careers, personalities and impact of iconic Illinois high school coaches from the 1960s to 2000s.

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