LaFollette, Kyle

Kyle W. LaFollette, 60, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at home on March 12, 2025.
Romig, Dr. Bernard

Dr. Bernard E. Romig, 88, of Illinois City, Illinois, died at 5:24 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg.
Clark, William H.

William Harold Clark, 89, of Monmouth, Illinois, died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home.
LaFollette, Mary Jo

Mary Jo LaFollette, 89, of Galesburg, died at 3:17 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, in the Knox County Nursing Home.
Galesburg police chief fired amid sexual harassment allegations

Chief Russ Idle tells WGIL, “It was the honor of my life to serve as police chief. I’m just really saddened by what has happened.”
Portion of Simmons Street in downtown Galesburg closed for utility work. Here’s when it will reopen

Simmons Street closed between Prairie and Kellogg streets.