Mary Catherine Lodwick
Mary Catherine Lodwick, 67, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2025. Visitation 2-3 p.m. followed by funeral service 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Abingdon-Avon schools unveil new Tommy Tornado mascot to boost spirit
The new mascot aims to increase student involvement and community connection through the Full-Service Community School program.
South Prairie Street expected to reopen Monday after Weinberg Arcade repairs
City officials say masonry restoration by Otto Baum Company is on track despite weather setbacks, extending the current closure only through the weekend.
Relive 1998 Galesburg-Moline rivalry: Silver Streaks’ thrilling three-game sweep
Evan Massey’s takes fans back to the intense 1998 boys basketball matchups, where Galesburg swept a strong Moline team amid packed gyms and clutch plays.
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 11-17, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
Transactions recorded the week of Dec. 11-17, 2025, include a $1.55 million commercial sale and large farm ground purchase.
Mayor on open Galesburg Ward 3 seat: ‘No special formula,’ mid-January goal
Applications for the Ward 3 seat vacated by Evan Miller will be accepted Jan. 1-14, with Mayor Peter Schwartzman aiming to nominate a replacement by mid-January.
Beverly L. ‘Bev’ Millar
Beverly L. “Bev” Millar, 76, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.
Betty Jane Camper
Betty Jane Camper, 88, of East Galesburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Private family services will be held with cremation following at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
Get Covered Illinois says consumers need more time to compare plans, costs
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
State board preparing budget request amid growing demands, flat revenue forecast
Knox Community Health Center welcomes two new dentists in Galesburg
Jazmin Johnson, DMD, and David Jun, DDS, bring family dentistry expertise to the center, aiming to address rural dental care needs.
Knox County board finds insufficient evidence of fraud in Erickson, Walters ballot petitions
The board found no evidence of fraud in the nominating petitions; objector Pam Davidson called the ruling expected but said she believed there was fraud.
Galesburg’s Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership
The $56,432 grant supports research and development of hands-on construction systems for chemistry, engineering, and STEM education.
Debra Ann Sweezer
Debra Ann Sweezer, 70, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date.
Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small
The department shared a statement following the death of Abigail Small on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More
Evan Massey shares a fun community quiz featuring 15 pictures of notable Galesburg people—test your knowledge and celebrate the area.
Former Shopko building in Monmouth, once planned for Hy-Vee, sold to Smithfield for warehousing
The property at 1190 N. 6th St., adjacent to Smithfield’s facility, will replace off-site storage and bring new efficiencies.
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ L. Rollins
Ronald “Ronnie” L. Rollins, 72, of Victoria, passed away Dec. 14, 2025. Cremation will be accorded; inurnment of cremains will be private at Galva Cemetery.
Paul D. Winter
Paul D. Winter, 89, of Wataga, passed away Dec. 14, 2025. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at The Oaks Community Church in Dahinda, with funeral services at 11 a.m.
Wayne A. Green
Wayne A. Green, 100, of Abingdon, passed away Dec. 12, 2025. Visitation will be 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Abingdon Christian Church, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. at Abingdon Cemetery.