Susanna Marie Wheeler

Susanna Marie Wheeler, 83, of Oquawka, passed away Jan. 7, 2026. Visitation 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West in Galesburg; burial follows.
Phyllis Jean Osborn Kalin

Phyllis Jean Osborn Kalin, 96, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 5, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and funeral 11 a.m. Jan. 10 at Watson Thomas in Galesburg.
Former Monmouth mayor, longtime public servant David Sharp dies at 75

Longtime public servant served on city council 25 years, as mayor 1993-1997; worked in law enforcement, DCFS and Secretary of State.
David Michael Sharp

David M. Sharp, 75, of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Visitation 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 and funeral 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at McGuire & Davies in Monmouth.
5th annual Galesburg wedding expo set for Jan. 11 at The Vault

Event features vendor meetups, $500 prize for brides and giveaways
Social media page behind Galesburg High School concern removed, police presence scaling back

Update: District 205, police say attendance dipped slightly Tuesday; no direct threat identified in posts that prompted concern.
Galesburg man hiding in crawl space arrested on weapon, home invasion warrants

Galesburg man found hiding in crawl space; firearm, drug paraphernalia seized during search warrant execution.
Galesburg expands housing repair assistance program, applications now open

City increases grants to $5,000, adds renter-occupied homes and exterior repairs like siding, windows and painting.
From The Beverly Hillbillies to Bewitched: Evan Massey’s old TV shows challenge

Evan Massey shifts from basketball to classic television with his latest reader quiz on old TV shows.
