Lifestyle
Chloetta Maye Kinney, Longtime Galesburg Resident, Dies at 96
Kinney was a devoted mother, community member, and person of faith who lived through the Great Depression and World War II.
Longtime Galesburg Resident and Music Store Employee Betty Flesher Dies at 91
Flesher was a graduate of Galesburg High School and worked at Flesher House of Music for over 30 years.
Longtime Delta Airlines Employee and Chicago Cubs Fan Jacqueline 'Jackie' Floyd Dies at 79
Jackie Floyd, a retired Delta Airlines employee and lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, passed away at a Galesburg, Illinois healthcare facility.
Business
Knox County Property Transfers Recorded for Late January to Early February 2026
See list of home and other real estate sales in Knox County, Illinois
Galesburg's Sandburg Mall Sees Cleanup at Former Sears Building
Asbestos remediation and interior demolition underway as new owner assesses next steps for vacant retail space
Western Smokehouse Partners Acquires Junior's Smokehouse
Galesburg-based company expands national manufacturing network to eight facilities
Sports
Galesburg Wins 15-13 in 4 OTs - Why Were Scores So Low?
A look back at low-scoring basketball games from the early 20th century.
Galesburg High School Basketball Breaks 36-Year Color Barrier
Ken Menke's hiring as coach in 1950 led to the first African-American players on the team since 1915.
Salpointe Alum Breaks Knox College Scoring Record
Bria Medina becomes the school's all-time leading scorer as a junior.
Crime
Galesburg Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Blaze at Grand Avenue Home
No injuries reported as crews quickly put out the unintentional fire at the one-story residence.
Galesburg Police K9 Zeus Retires After 6 Years of Service
The 8-year-old narcotics detection dog will live with his handler as a family pet.
Galesburg Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking
Judge describes drug amount as 'astronomical' in major Iowa meth ring case
