Warren County property transfers for March 30-April 2, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office reports the following real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded the week of March 30-April 2, 2026.
June Rose Verheyen

June Rose Verheyen, 97, of Galesburg, died April 5, 2026, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg.
Margaret Mary ‘Muffy’ Gustafson

Margaret Mary “Muffy” Gustafson, 77, of Galesburg, died April 4, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.
Betty Faye Brown

Betty Faye Brown, 104, of Monmouth, died April 4, 2026, at Maple Hill Senior Living Center in Monmouth.
Structure fire damages Monmouth home; two pets die

A 1½-story home on East Girard Avenue sustained major smoke and heat damage Monday evening. The residents were not home at the time.
4th Annual G-ALES-Burg Beer Fest is Saturday — and the story behind it goes deeper than craft beer

Blake and Lindsay Benedict have grown central Illinois’ largest craft beer festival into a fundraising powerhouse for a cause that is deeply personal to their family.
It’s National Public Health Week — here’s what Knox County’s health department does for you

Michele Gabriel and Wil Hayes joined Galesburg’s Morning News to talk about 34 years of public health progress in Knox County — and a free, anonymous medication disposal event this Friday.
From Lombard’s Olives to Completing Carl — Galesburg’s Time Capsule for April 6, 2026

Evan Massey takes a look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago this week.
Speed limit drops to 35 mph on South Lake Storey Road, but alderman wants more on curves

The council heard the ordinance on first reading Monday. Knox County says 30 mph advisory signs on the road’s curves are already planned for this week. The council also heard first reading on the sale of 13 city-owned vacant lots — see the full list.
