Jay Richard Freburg

Jay Richard Freburg, 78, of Galesburg, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Allure of Lake Storey.
Galesburg man identified as victim in fatal train collision; coroner says death appears accidental

Knox County Coroner Jacque Dare identified the victim as David Lynn Edwardson, 41, of Galesburg. An autopsy is being conducted Friday by the Peoria County Coroner’s office.
Knox County property transfers for April 23–29, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office has released real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of April 23–29, 2026.
Evan Massey: 1988 Silver Streaks baseball — state champions, and one of the best teams in IHSA history

Evan Massey tells the story of the 1988 Galesburg High School baseball team, which became the school’s fourth state championship team in over 120 years of athletics.
