Charles H. Finch Jr.
Charles H. Finch, Jr., 96, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 9, 2026. Funeral service 11 a.m. Jan. 17 at Hurd-Hendricks in Knoxville.
Rosetta A. Farris
Rosetta A. Farris, 70, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Visitation 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 15 and funeral 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at Hurd-Hendricks in Oneida.
What were Knox County’s top baby names in 2025? Full list here
One boy name dominates, girls in 10-way tie for Knox County’s 2025 top baby names.
Galesburg police arrest suspect in early Monday gas station robbery
Maxwell Burton, 29, charged with robbery after allegedly demanding money at Beck’s on East Main Street; Knox County Sheriff’s Department assisted.
Oversight panel OKs rule on digitized prison mail in Illinois with new changes
The rule now makes exceptions for certain photos, privileged mail and used books