Kevin L. Wardrip Jr.

Kevin L. Wardrip Jr., 39, of Monmouth, died February 9, 2026.
Tanalee Ann Elizabeth Storm

Tanalee Ann Elizabeth Storm, 76, of Galesburg, died February 7, 2026.
Galesburg High School claims Western Big 6 Scholastic Bowl title

The team went undefeated in the regular season and bested Quincy, Moline, Geneseo, United Township, and Sterling at the Feb. 7 event hosted at Galesburg High School.
Leona Kristine Swanson

Leona Kristine Swanson, 92, of Galesburg, died February 9, 2026.
Kevin Patrick Livingston

Kevin Patrick Livingston, 53, of Galesburg, died February 4, 2026.
Debbie Ann Varnold

Debbie Ann Varnold, 67, of Galesburg, died February 7, 2026.
Lisa Anne Ramirez

Lisa Anne Ramirez, 62, of Bloomington, died February 3, 2026.
District 205 February 2026 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 Feb. 9 – full PDF list inside.
Paula Ward

Paula Ward, 71, of Avon, died February 4, 2026.
Warren County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

Recent real estate transactions in Warren County include properties in Avon, Cameron, Kirkwood, Monmouth, Roseville, and Smithshire.
Evolution of IHSA Boys Basketball State Series impacts former downstate powers

Evan Massey explores the history of Illinois high school basketball tournaments, highlighting changes from districts to multiple classes and their effects on traditional powers like Galesburg, Quincy, Centralia and Canton.
