Lifestyle
Galesburg District 205 Considers Later Start Times for Lombard Middle School
Proposed changes aim to address parent concerns about early bus pickups and scheduling gaps for families with multiple students.
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.
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 boys swimming wins fourth straight WB6 title
Streaks' depth powers them to conference championship victory
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.
Crime
Early Morning Fire Destroys Galesburg Home, No Injuries Reported
Firefighters used defensive tactics to protect nearby homes as the blaze spread rapidly.
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.
