Gary E. Nicholas

Gary E. Nicholas, 73, of Galesburg, died Dec. 10, 2025. Visitation noon-1 p.m., graveside service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Glenn Hendricks

Glenn Hendricks, 61, of Lowell, MA & formerly of Galesburg, died Nov. 29, 2025. Celebration of Life Dec. 28 at Bar 65, Galesburg. Memorials to ROWVA Band Program.
Karen S. Crow

Karen S. Crow, 70, of Moline & formerly of Monmouth/Galesburg, died Dec. 10, 2025. Cremation accorded; no services planned. Memorials to Karen Crow Memorial Fund.
‘We’re just tapped out.’ After 73 years, Grandview Restaurant in Galesburg closes its doors

Third Galesburg restaurant to close in a week, following Gray’s Sandwich Shop and Craft
Galesburg declares snow emergency, warns of dangerous cold this weekend

Snow emergency starts 7 p.m. Thursday; warming shelters open Saturday & Sunday as wind chills plunge to -30°.
Appellate court upholds conviction, 28-year sentence for former Galesburg-area martial arts coach

Fourth District Appellate Court affirms 2024 bench-trial verdict on two counts of criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Pesticide drift is catching schools off guard. Lawmakers want to require notice before spraying.

More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying. Advocates say a new notification proposal would give educators and park staff time to move children indoors and reduce exposure.
Roger Dean Parr

Roger Dean Parr, 80, of Galesburg, died Dec. 9, 2025. Body donated to science; no services. Memorials to American Cancer Association or Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation.
Monmouth College releases top 10 news stories of 2025

Enrollment gains, $2.3 million in grants, new academic schools, and a perfect football season highlight the year at the Monmouth campus.
