Galesburg man killed in US 150 crash involving oversized load

Victim pronounced dead at scene; roadway reopened after hours-long closure.
McGeehon, Clayton

Clayton Jesse McGeehon, 60, of Galesburg, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home.
Townsend, Sandra

Sandra Lea Townsend, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, Illinois.
Mayall, Joyce

Joyce Lorraine Mayall, 91, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Knox County Nursing Home.
New Cooke Park brings recreation to Galesburg’s southwest side

Local leaders and volunteers unite to transform former school site into a family-friendly space.
Peterson, Donna

Donna R. “Donnie” (Riggs) Peterson, 89, of Knoxville, Illinois, died Friday, September 19, 2025, after a short stay at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois.
Stolen construction equipment valued at $50,000 recovered in Knox County; suspects arrested

Burned tools found in remote county areas; stolen trailers and vehicle returned to owners
Illinois declined to give sensitive voter data to the DOJ. Some GOP states are doing the same

Illinois cited privacy concerns when denying the feds’ request earlier this month
Warren County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 2025. See a list of home and other sales

A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
From Red Devils, to Tigers to Silver Streaks: GHS nickname evolution

Evan Massey’s blog explores the evolution of Galesburg High School’s sports nicknames