Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades
Over the past 10 years, women have held fewer than one in 10 construction jobs
Two Brothers Cafe opening with all-day breakfast and more in Galesburg
Drive-thru coffee and full bar enhance offerings at family restaurant
Allen, Frances
Frances Darlene Allen, 80, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:22 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Buffalo Bill Wild West Weekend Winners!
WGIL and the Buffalo Bill Museum congratulate our Buffalo Bill Wild West Weekend prize winners: DEBORA HAGAN of Galesburg JOAN SCHISLER of Galesburg They both won a 5-pack of tickets to Buffalo Bill’s Best of the Wild
“Big Bang BOOM!” VIP Ticket Winners
WGIL and DD Homes congratulate our latest winners of Big Bang BOOM VIP tickets: HEIDI PODROVITZ of Abingdon MOLLY MAASKE of Knoxville KATIE BOND of Galesburg They were drawn at random Thursday morning from all who signed-up
Cooper, James W.
James W. “Ciderman” Cooper, 81, of Abingdon, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Lawrence, David
David L. Lawrence, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, (near Knoxville) died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home.
Warren County property transfers for June 16-20, 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
Massey Basketball: Caitlin Clark – If I had a daughter…
Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. This story was written originally on July 11, 2024, after
Shoe Sensation expanding to larger Galesburg location. Here’s where, and why
Nearly 2,500 square feet will be added for inventory and accessories
Rhoades, Dennis M.
Dennis Martin Rhoades, 82, of Monmouth, IL, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home.
Hart, Gertrude ‘Gert’
Gertrude A. “Gert” Hart, 84, of Monmouth, IL, died on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.
Deer-related crash on I-74 near Galesburg sends four to hospital
Collision follows vehicle striking deer, closing highway until 10:30 p.m. Sunday
Salina, Elisen
Eliseo Nicolas Duarte Salina, infant son of Andres Nicolas Duarte and Karla Salinas Franciso, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. Survivors include his parents and his brother, Aaron H.
McMahill, Nena
Nena Sue McMahill, age 86 of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 10:27 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Ericson, Mark
Mark Alan Ericson, 64, of East Galesburg, died in his home on May 25, 2025.
Galesburg offers cooling centers to beat heat wave
Heat advisory begins Saturday with heat index near 105
Warren County state’s attorney joins 34 prosecutors to fight Illinois gun ban
Brief claims ban restricts lawful self-defense firearms
Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in Illinois
Bill would ensure right to free public K-12 education regardless of immigration status
Massey Basketball: Caitlin Clark vs. Sun: Chaos on the court
Evan Massey breaks down the heated Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun clash, reflecting on Caitlin Clark’s role and the broader implications for the WNBA