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
Lifestyle
4-Bedroom Galesburg Home with New Furnace and Water Heater Listed at $117,500
This 1878 home features a woodburning fireplace and a detached two-car garage.
Galesburg Schools Announce February 2026 Personnel Changes
New hires, transfers, and long-term subs approved by District 205 Board of Education
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.
Sports
9 Galesburg High Wrestlers Advance to Sectionals
Streaks send 4 females to DeKalb and 5 males to Geneseo for IHSA Sectional competition
Galesburg High School Wins Western Big 6 Scholastic Bowl Title
Team finishes undefeated in regular season, looks ahead to Masonic Sectionals
Galesburg boys swimming wins fourth straight WB6 title
Streaks' depth powers them to conference championship victory
Crime
Galesburg Man Charged in McDonough County Child Sex Assault Case
43-year-old Jeremy Lee Sholl faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and abuse of minors.
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.
