Former Galesburg man now in Florida gets out of Hurricane Helene unscathed

Dennis Case says he didn’t get the brunt of the storm, like he thought he might
Knox-Galesburg Symphony begins season romantically Saturday night

A number of large and small performances planned for 2024-2025 season
Early voting for November election starts Thursday

Everything you need to know in order to vote early in the November election
The good news — and the bad news — of the fall harvest

Yields are great. Prices? Not so much
‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ takes place Saturday

Organizers hope to raise $77,000 this year
Hear from the candidates: Knox County Board, Coroner, State’s Attorney

Candidates for the Knox County offices of county board, coroner and state’s attorney participated in the event
Kurt Bell and the ’80 Streaks: Galesburg football icons

He was an all-stater on arguably one of the best teams in Galesburg Silver Streaks football history
OSF OnCall: An urgent care option in Galesburg

When you have a minor illness or injury, OnCall makes it easy to get the care you need
REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football vs Sterling

In their first Western Big 6 Conference game of the season, the Galesburg Silver Streaks football team suffered a loss at home to the Sterling Golden Warriors, 40-3. That ends a 3-game homestand for the Streaks, who will be on the road at Geneseo next week.
The Dave's Autobody Crunch Time Player of the Game was Caden Ashby for his fantastic athletic defensive play in the corner of the end zone making an interception.
‘Family Day’ Friday at Gordon Behrents Senior Center

Fundraiser for “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” later in the month
Time to get your flu vaccine. Here’s how

It's once again flu season, and the Knox County Health Department has the vaccine available. But, did you know when you get a flu shot, it's not for the type of flu that results in gastrointestinal problems?
Wil Hayes and Tammy Nelson from the Health Department talk about that, and how a number of flu vaccine clinics will be held starting Thursday, with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.
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Wil Hayes (assistant administrator), right, and Tammy Nelson (communicable disease nurse), Knox County Health Department. (WGIL)[/caption]
Transforming Wyatt Earp’s birthplace into a short-term rental

Ribbon-cutting on Friday, open house on Saturday
‘Discover Wellness’: Join Bridgeway’s free summit for health and community resources

Free conference features two keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a wellness fair
City manager previews council meeting, and reacts to public’s thoughts on EV charging station

Plus, Eric Hanson reacts to another busy weekend full of things to do in Galesburg
Rebuild over remodel: Soangetaha opts for modern clubhouse

Historic clubhouse will soon be demolished to make room for a new facility
Safe plates, secure futures: Navigating Food Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Officials with the Knox County Health Department present tips and best practices
REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football vs Morrison

The GHS Silver Streaks football suffered a loss on Homecoming to Morrison, 31 - 14.
The Streaks are 1 - 2 on the season and begin conference play next week against Sterling.
The Dave's Autobody Crunch Time Player of the Game was Demetrius Watson for his contested catch in the end zone for a Streaks touchdown early in the game.
Dean McKillip: Galesburg Streaks and Iowa Hawkeyes football star

Galesburg Hall of Famer was a star fullback for the Streaks and Hawkeyes, and also a state shot put champion for Galesburg in 1977.
‘Dan and Pippi’ to hold another fundraising concert Sunday from the lawn

Daniel Leahy and his partner Pippi Ardennia -- known as "Dan and Pippi -- will be joined by other musicians for a "PD Cares Concert" on the Lawn on Sunday afternoon at 2190 N. Broad Street in Galesburg. That's the name of the charity they founded after getting through some trials and tribulations of their own.
The address is the home of Monica Slabodnick, who is inviting you to her front lawn for the show.
Dan, Pippi, and Monica talk about it with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.
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From left, Daniel Leahy, Monica Slabodnick and Pippi Ardennia. (WGIL)[/caption]
The Abingdon Historical Society’s new home will officially open Saturday

Lots of items and artifacts from Abingdon’s history will now be on display instead of being stored in a basement
