Lifestyle
Longtime Galesburg Resident Vivian E. Miller Dies at 97
Miller was a devoted homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church.
Beloved Galesburg Community Greeter Larry Brown Passes Away at 62
Larry Brown, known for his warm smile and acts of kindness, leaves a lasting legacy in Galesburg, Illinois.
Longtime Galesburg Resident Judith 'Judy' Scott Smith Dies at 90
Smith was known for her community service, faith, and devotion to family
Crime
One Dead, Firefighter Injured in Galesburg House Fire
Authorities seek emergency demolition order due to structural concerns after fatal blaze.
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.
Sports
Galesburg Alum Ryan McElmurry Named Interim Head Coach at Peoria High
McElmurry, a 2011 GHS graduate, returns home to lead Peoria High's varsity basketball team.
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.
Business
BNSF Investing in Major Galesburg Rail Yard Expansion
Project to add second hump lead track and connection track to boost capacity and efficiency
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
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.
