Lake Storey reopens for water access following fuel leak

State expects remediation efforts on surrounding properties to conclude by March 8.
Thrailkill, Sidney

Mr. Sidney P. Thrailkill, 73, of Galesburg passed away at 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Heatherly, Sharon K.

Sharon Kay Heatherly, 79, of Monmouth, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home.
United tabs longtime Galesburg educator as superintendent; D205 begins search for new principal

Tom Hawkins, the principal at Galesburg Junior/Senior High, will take over for Jeff Whitsitt at United
Fields, William G.

William G. Fields, 76, of Galesburg, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Seminary Manor.
Test Massey

Evan Massey’s legendary run as girls basketball coach at Galesburg High School has come to an end. The third-winningest coach in Illinois girls basketball history submitted his letter of retirement—effectively immediately—to District 205 administration Monday morning. He
Nonprofit finds new site for community garden farm in Galesburg. Here’s where it would go

The Lipanda Foundation would lease three vacant lots from the City for $1 per year
Status of fire-ravaged downtown Galesburg building in limbo. Here’s where it stands

The property owner and its insurance company are deciding the future of the property
Knox County property transfers for Feb. 21-28, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

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