Galesburg falls in opener of American Legion state baseball tourney. Games continue Thursday

Galesburg plays today in loser’s bracket game.
New Windsor man charged with murder for Tuesday shooting

A New Windsor man is being charged with murder after alleging inflicting two gunshot wounds to a victim on Tuesday night.
Taste Of Galesburg Returns Thursday

The Taste of Galesburg is back for another year of enjoying what local restaurants have to offer. The event gets underway at 4pm on Simmons Street in Downtown Galesburg. Event organizers Kraig Boynton, Deb Cratty and Sue
Bats, balls … and books. Galesburg baseball program earns national academic excellence award

Galesburg is among 313 high schools nationwide and one of only 23 high schools in Illinois to receive the 2022-23 award from the ABCA.
Legate named Galesburg Deputy Police Chief

A new Galesburg Deputy Police Chief has been appointed.
Meza, Margarita

Margarita Meza, 21, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:46 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Viola, IL. She was born on January 15, 2002, in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Rogelio Meza Barroso and Laura Mendez
Owings, Lisa M.

Lisa Marie Owings, 54, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 11:35 p.m. at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Lisa was born March 6, 1969, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Archie
Sholl, Calvin L.

Mr. Calvin Lee Sholl, 80, passed away peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. Calvin was born December 2, 1942, in Galesburg, the son of Elmer D. and Margaret (Scott)
With high temperatures the rest of the week, KCHD and KCEMA offers tips to beat the heat

The Knox County Health Department and Knox County Emergency Management Agency are monitoring local conditions to identify if the need arises for a formal cooling center to be opened over the next several days. Temperatures starting Wednesday are forecast to