Ron Anthony ‘Smitty’ Smith
Ron Anthony “Smitty” Smith, 63, of Oquawka, died June 19, 2026, at home. A celebration of life is scheduled for July 11 at Mama’s Place in Oquawka.
Dale D. Little
Dale D. Little, 85, of Avon, died June 20, 2026, at the Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg. A graveside service is scheduled for July 18 at Babbitt Cemetery in St. Augustine.
Andrew Knapp
Andrew Knapp, 47, of Avon, died June 26, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. No services are planned per his wishes.
This week in Galesburg history: new babies, The Huddle Complex, and what to do with the Armory
Evan Massey’s weekly time capsule looks back 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years at what was happening in Galesburg and the world the week of June 29.
Pro wrestling comes to Galesburg July 4 to benefit the Knox County YMCA — and a major expansion is almost done
Reserve Artisan Ales hosts a free professional wrestling event Saturday featuring AEW and NWA talent — with all donations benefiting the Knox County YMCA as it nears completion of a $1.9 million expansion.
Former Galesburg alderman and school board member Ken Goad dies at 88
Kenneth “Ken” D. Goad, a lifelong Galesburg resident who served on the City Council and the District 205 Board of Education, died Friday at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Cocktails-to-go, new state agency among laws taking effect July 1
14 new laws will begin with new fiscal year