
Two suspects arrested after violent robbery in Abingdon residence
Deputies found the victim, who had sustained facial fractures and broken ribs, and he was transported to OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg for treatment

Truck-train collision near Knoxville causes minor injuries
Sheriff cites mechanical failure in crash

Shuff, Dee Ann
Dee Ann Shuff, 84, of Monmouth, IL, died on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

UPDATE: Tractor-trailer rollover cleared, I-74 westbound reopened near Oneida
All lanes on I-74 westbound at milepost 40 in Knox County have reopened as of 10:35 a.m.

Gridiron Glory: History of Streaks Football
Evan Massey dives into the history of Galesburg High School football, spotlighting legendary teams, coaches, and players since 1902

Warren County property transfers for Aug. 18-22, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week

Winkler, James A.
James A. Winkler, 86, of Henderson, Illinois, died at 2:25 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Olson, Ted
Ted Olson, 83, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, died on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.

Allen, Violet D.
Violet D. (Owsley) Allen, 101, of Macomb, formerly of Roseville, died at 3:53 a.m. on August 21, 2025, at the Lamoine Assisted Living in Macomb.

Bride, Beatrice ‘Jane’
Beatrice “Jane” Bride, 88, of Roseville died on August 20, 2025, at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

Johnson, Dennis D.
Dennis D. Johnson, 69, of Greenbush, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:25 p.m. at OSF St Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.

Meet the 2025 Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame Class
Two alumni, a coach/administrator and a team are being honored this year

Galesburg man arrested on child pornography charges
Illinois State Police charge 45-year-old man after search uncovers illicit materials

Parents secure $248,000 in legal fees in disability education rights lawsuit vs. District 205
Ex-board member accuses school district of not operating in good faith; superintendent says board ‘strong considering’ appeal

Knox County property transfers for Aug. 14-19, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week

10 Tips for Athletes: Using sports to grow life skills
Evan Massey’s blog reveals how high school athletics build confidence and leadership

Hankins, Carol
Carol Ann Hankins, 80, of Wataga, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

(Eccher) Barry, Jane
Jane Elizabeth Eccher Barry died at the age of 73 on July 30, 2025.

Retired State Police officer Brad Beekman launches bid for Illinois 36th State Senate district
Retired master sergeant from Bushnell brings 28 years of police experience, focus on family and economic concerns

Lambasio, Francis ‘Ted’
Francis Theodore “Ted” Lambasio died on August 18, 2025.