Graham Health System commits $500,000; Sandburg names Science & Technology Center atrium

Half-million-dollar gift creates Graham Healthcare Update Scholars program and pushes Sandburg Foundation past its Giving Tuesday goal.
OSF HealthCare announces resignation of St. Mary, Holy Family president Lisa DeKezel

DeKezel, who has led OSF St. Mary since 2019 and Holy Family since 2021, is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside the ministry. Interim leadership to be announced.
Antoinette ‘Toni’ Hollowell

Antoinette “Toni” Hollowell, 87, of Galesburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 5, 2025, one day short of her 88th birthday. She was born December 6, 1937, in Galesburg, the daughter of William “Bill” and Alma Louise
Galesburg District 205 lists Hawthorne warehouse for sale after move to new facility

Minimum bid $14,000 — sealed bids due Dec. 29
Tykeisha Shantell Dominique Campbell

Tykeisha Shantell Dominique Campbell, 37, of East Moline & formerly of Galesburg, died Dec. 7, 2025. Visitation 9-10 a.m., funeral 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Galesburg.
Galesburg Holly Days Parade names 2025 lighted float winners

G & M Distributors, Lockwood Excavating, CBI Bank & Trust and Galesburg Lumber take home honors in Sunday’s parade.
District 205 December 2025 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

New hires, transfers, long-term substitutes and more approved by the District 205 board on Dec. 8 – full PDF list inside.
Book Club: Evan Massey’s Readers Share Their Favorite Books of 2025

Educators, librarians, and lifelong book lovers share the titles that kept them up all night in 2025 – perfect last-minute gift ideas.
Warren County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025: See a list of home and other sales

Recent home sales and real estate deals in Avon, Little York, Monmouth, and Roseville. See the full list.
