Longtime Galesburg-area doctor who delivered more than 15,000 babies dies
Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen, Galesburg OB-GYN who welcomed more than 15,000 new lives over decades of practice, dies at 89
Robert L. ‘Bobby’ St. George
Robert L. “Bobby” St. George, 83, of Galesburg, died January 26, 2026, at home. Survived by wife Rose Mary, sons, grandchildren, brother and sister. Visitation and services January 30 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home. Cremation accorded; memorials to Knox County Humane Society.
Rita Marie Crockett
Rita Marie Crockett, 68, of Galesburg, died January 22, 2026, at home with her daughter. Survived by daughter Candy Richmond, grandchildren, and sister. Cremation accorded; no services planned. Memorials to Covenant Church.
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week
Knox College hosts Cornel West, Robert P. George to model civil disagreement in divided times
President Andrew McGadney and Professor Thomas Bell preview the Jan. 29 event at Central Congregational Church, where two thinkers model friendship and truth-seeking amid division.
Dottie Irene White
Dottie Irene White, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family at 9 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026. Dottie was born January 15, 1969, in Knox County, the daughter of Gary Lee
Galesburg mayor nominates longtime south side resident for Ward 3 vacancy
Mayor Peter Schwartzman selects Charles “Chuck” Reynolds from three applicants to fill the alderman seat vacated by Evan Miller; council approval pending.
Streaks Legends: How John Thiel Perfected the 2-1-2
Evan Massey shares insights from Galesburg legends on the 2-1-2 offense that powered the Silver Streaks under legendary coach John Thiel.