Larson, John
John Henry Larson, 97, entered his heavenly home on December 10, 2023.
Norris, Michael D.
Michael D. Norris, 62, of Galesburg, died on December 8, 2023, in Galesburg
Arthur, Richard ‘Dick’ Dean
Richard D. “Dick” Arthur, 79, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home.
Your Questions Answered: What happened to the Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park?
A WGIL listener/reader recently asked: Is the Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park being held this year? The Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park won’t be happening this year capping a 6-year run of glowing Christmas displays
Over 100 Salvation Army Angel tree tags remain as deadline looms
With about a day to there are still over 100 Salvation Army Angel Tree children that haven’t been shopped for.
Rouland, Ruth
Ruth Marie Rouland, 95, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep following a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Your Questions Answered: No, Taco Hideout is NOT closing
Owner says business is ‘better than ever’, and he has no plans to close the popular Mexican restaurant
Galesburg man sentenced to 45 years for arson, murder
A 41-year-old Galesburg man was sentenced after being found guilty in August of first-degree murder, aggravated arson, and arson related to a house fire that occurred on Feb. 14, 2021.
Knox County has plan to alleviate overcrowded courthouse. Here’s the potential location
All non-judicial offices would move to nearby downtown building