Galesburg boys golf finishes second at regional, advances to sectional

Senior Aidan Nelson’s 70 tied for the low round before a one-hole playoff, and the Silver Streaks shot 318.
Norma June Underwood

Norma June Underwood, 87, of Galesburg, died Sept. 28, at Marigold Health Care Center. A private family graveside service was held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Five years in: What the ‘Home Illinois’ plan reveals about the state of homelessness

Local homelessness, affordable housing, racial disparities, and the planned solution.
Knox County Scenic Drive runs Oct. 3-4 and 10-11 with new stops around Knoxville

Board member Tom Collopy points to a historic barn, a Dahinda general store and a kid-friendly stop in Galva.
Galesburg Public Library’s fall used book sale runs Oct. 16-18

Hardbacks are $2, paperbacks are $1, and a $5 bag sale closes out the weekend.
Beverly Jean ‘Bev’ Powell

Beverly Jean “Bev” Powell, 92, of Galesburg, died Sept. 25, at Seminary Manor. A private family memorial service will be held.
Giant Plinko, a Speedy Streak race and reading-buddy raffles come to Friday’s Galesburg football game

The Galesburg Public Schools Foundation’s Black-Out for Books raises money for teachers’ classroom books.
D205 superintendent search down to two finalists, with no recommendation Monday. Here’s what is next

Board President Courtney Rodriguez answered WGIL’s questions by email on the timeline, the community survey and the transition.
Knox County property transfers for Sept. 24-30 — see a list of home and other sales

Twenty-nine sales were recorded, from $1,500 in Dahinda to $450,000 in Galesburg.
