Galesburg Council unanimously approves Angelica Mangieri for Ward 1 vacancy

New council member praised for her community dedication and collaborative approach
Wiley, Sheila J.

Sheila J. Witherell Wiley, 79, of Macomb, formerly of Galesburg, died on September 10, 2025.
Robbins, Mary M.

Mary M. Robbins, 94, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Alpha, Illinois, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Berg-Peck, Martha ‘Marty’

Martha Sue “Marty” Berg-Peck, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 3:20 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Hawthorne, Donald

Donald Ray Hawthorne, 73, of Waynesboro, Mississippi, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at Wayne General Hospital, Waynesboro.
Knox College’s newest students bring global community to Illinois campus

Welcoming over 340 new students, one of Knox College’s largest classes, from 32 states and 20 countries
Jim Edgar, Illinois’ 1990s-era moderate GOP governor, dies at 79

Edgar spent his post-political career focused on developing government leaders
Thrushwood Farms plans additional $22M expansion, bringing 50 new jobs in Galesburg

City Council to review $100,000 grant to support Thrushwood’s West Main Street growth

