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Theomorphic robots: Knox College expert and global colleague explore AI in religion

Knox College Professor Robert Geraci and Shibaura Institute of Technology Professor Gabriele Trovato discuss theomorphic robots like SanTO and ClémenCE. They explore AI's integration with religious practice for elder care, hospitals, and the Feb. 7 forum at Ascent Church.

Galesburg's Morning News ·

City Matters: Tonight’s Council – K9 Zeus, Parking, Standish Park

City Manager Eric Hanson previews tonight’s City Council agenda: K9 Zeus retirement tribute, Willard Street parking prohibition for school safety, South Street underpass BUILD grant, Ward 3 appointment, Standish Park tree work, and Galesburg Business Park progress.

Jim Anderson, left, of North-And Company, a Galva-based crop insurance and commodities brokerage firm, and Lance Tarochione, a technical agronomist with DEKALB and Asgrow under Bayer Cropscience.

Galesburg In Focus ·

Illinois 2025 Harvest Chaos & 2026 Ag Hope

North-And. Co.’s Jim Anderson and Mitch Clodfelter with DEKALB/ASGROW’s Lance Tarochione on Galesburg In Focus: 2025 yield extremes, tariff impacts, marketing lessons, and why Galesburg-area agriculture stays strong in 2026.

Obituaries

Obituaries ·

Patricia Lou Angelo

Patricia Lou Angelo, 85, of Abingdon, Illinois, died January 29,…

Obituaries ·

Jeffrey R. Holeman

Jeffrey R. Holeman, 70, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on…

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Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Flesher

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Flesher, 91, of Galesburg, died February 4,…

Obituaries ·

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Marjorie Floyd

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marjorie Floyd, 79, of Galesburg, died January 29,…

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Lynda L. Eaves

Lynda L. Eaves, 82, of Galesburg, died February 2, 2026,…

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team moved to 24-3 on the season and 10-2 in the Western Big 6 Conference with a 70-21 victory over the Geneseo Maple Leafs on Senior Night, Feb. 5, 2026, on Massey Court in John Thiel Gymnasium. (Photos courtesy Steve Davis/seedcophoto.com)

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PHOTOS: Galesburg girls basketball team rolls over Geneseo

The Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball team moved to 24-3 on the season and 10-2 in the Western Big 6 Conference with a 70-21 victory…

Local News

Exterior of the former Grandview Restaurant building on Grand Avenue in Galesburg

Dos Raíces to bring breakfast favorites and Mexican menu to former Grandview location

Owners of Cielito’s Cafe will bring breakfast favorites until noon and an expanded Mexican menu for lunch and dinner by the end of February.

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2026.

Galesburg wins 15-13 in 4 OTs – Why were scores so low?

Evan Massey breaks down the rules, equipment, and strategies that produced low-scoring games like Galesburg’s 15-13, four-overtime sectional win over Pekin in 1929

How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state

Capitol News Illinois once again launches Election Guide

Joseph A. “Joe” Angotti speaking at a podium

NBC News veteran and Monmouth College professor Joe Angotti dies at 87

He produced NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw before retiring to Monmouth, where he taught at Monmouth College and co-founded Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Center with his wife Karen.

Galesburg Fire Department extinguishes kitchen fire at Grand Avenue home

No injuries reported; cause ruled unintentional; Red Cross assisting displaced resident.

Massey Quiz #32: Test your Galesburg knowledge

The latest Evan Massey blog post features a photo quiz with 15 historic and current Galesburg images testing community knowledge.

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Jan. 21-28, 2026.

Officer Jake Taylor and K9 Zeus honored with a proclamation at Galesburg City Council meeting

K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police

he Galesburg City Council honored the retiring police canine with a proclamation Monday night. Zeus will live as a family pet with his handler, Officer Jake Taylor.

Standish Park Arboretum sign at the entrance to the historic park in downtown Galesburg

Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?

Galesburg officials explain deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and future plans for the historic park and arboretum at 42 W. Tompkins St.

Warren County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week

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Theomorphic robots: Knox College expert and global colleague explore AI in religion