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 Silver Streaks girls basketball enters postseason at 25-4
The team looks to continue its impressive season with a deep playoff run
Clark County Cross Country Star Commits to Knox College
Quintin Roach signs letter of intent to join the Knox College running program.
9 Galesburg High Wrestlers Advance to Sectionals
Streaks send 4 females to DeKalb and 5 males to Geneseo for IHSA Sectional competition
Lifestyle
National Railroad Hall of Fame Breaks Ground, Slated for 2027 Opening
Hein Construction selected as general contractor for visitor center project in Galesburg, Illinois.
Galesburg Recommends Lower Speed Limits on Lake Storey Road
Traffic Advisory Committee cites crash data and speeding concerns in proposing 25 mph advisory limits on curves and 45 to 35 mph reduction near campground
Douglas MacArthur 'Mac' Plummer, Longtime Galesburg Resident, Dies at 83
Plummer, a retired railroad worker and barber, was an active member of the community and known for his love of the outdoors.
Politics
Bailey Tells Galesburg Diners Illinois Residents Are 'Financially Oppressed'
Republican gubernatorial candidate makes campaign stop in Galesburg during 'Take Back Illinois' tour
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Darren Bailey Visits Galesburg Area
Bailey makes stops at local cafes as part of 'Take Back Illinois' campaign tour
Galesburg City Council Unanimously Approves Chuck Reynolds as Ward 3 Alderman
Reynolds, a lifelong south-side resident, will fill vacancy left by Evan Miller's resignation.
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.
