Elbert Leon Kimbrough
Elbert Leon Kimbrough, 87, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 2, 2026. Services 1 p.m. Jan. 10 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Galesburg.
Phyllis Cabrera
Phyllis Cabrera, 95, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 9, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and funeral 12 p.m. Jan. 13 at Watson Thomas in Galesburg.
Knox County deputies pursue, arrest suspects in counterfeit currency case
Vehicle flees traffic stop in Monmouth, leading to Knox County pursuit and PIT maneuver in Galva; three suspects arrested with multi-agency help.
Knox College names Adam Gonzaga new Prairie Fire football head coach
32nd Prairie Fire head coach succeeds Aaron Willits; veteran leader brings defensive expertise, program-building vision, and focus on relationships and student-athlete development.
Knox County off-site tour for non-highway vehicle stickers set for January
Remote locations in Dahinda, Oneida and Abingdon for 2026 stickers; $100 new, $50 renewal.
David L. Martin
David L. Martin, 74, of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Jan. 14 at Immaculate Conception Church in Monmouth.
‘No BS approach’ and blue and gold passion: Knoxville remembers coach Rick Reed
Friends and colleagues reflect on Rick Reed’s straightforward honesty, passion for coaching, and courageous battle with cancer
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 31, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
Transfers include $4.5 million nursing home sale in Galesburg and farmland over $1 million.
1966 Classic: The night Galesburg’s Dale Kelley dropped 52 on Rock Island
Rock Island coach called it “the greatest game I ever saw” — Evan Massey recounts Dale Kelley’s historic performance for the Silver Streaks.
Noel Eric Gash
Noel Eric Gash (Eric), 63, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Cremation accorded; memorials to American Cancer Society.
Martha Mary ‘Marty’ Melton
Martha Mary “Marty” Melton, 89, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 3, 2026. Private family scattering of cremated remains at East Linwood Scattering Gardens.
Beatrice L. Roberts
Beatrice L. Roberts, 87, of rural Knoxville, passed away Jan. 1, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at Hurd-Hendricks in Knoxville; private services follow.
Galesburg girls ranked No. 2, Abingdon No. 10 in AP state basketball polls
Local teams earn high marks in latest Associated Press Illinois high school basketball rankings
Rick E. ‘Ricky’ Reed
Rick E. “Ricky” Reed, 54, of Knoxville, passed away Jan. 3, 2026. Celebration of life 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 at American Legion Post 749 in Knoxville.
Your Questions Answered: Why the new ‘No Right Turn on Red’ at Carl Sandburg and Henderson?
City Public Works Director Aaron Gavin says new signal part of IDOT accessible pedestrian upgrades; activates only when crosswalk button pushed.
Al Williams: Driving force on Galesburg’s powerhouse 1957 Streaks team
Evan Massey profiles standout player and driving force on the 1957 Silver Streaks basketball team — including the famous slowdown game vs. Rock Island — sharing his high school highlights, college years and life story.
Susanna Marie Wheeler
Susanna Marie Wheeler, 83, of Oquawka, passed away Jan. 7, 2026. Visitation 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West in Galesburg; burial follows.
Phyllis Jean Osborn Kalin
Phyllis Jean Osborn Kalin, 96, of Galesburg, passed away Jan. 5, 2026. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and funeral 11 a.m. Jan. 10 at Watson Thomas in Galesburg.
Former Monmouth mayor, longtime public servant David Sharp dies at 75
Longtime public servant served on city council 25 years, as mayor 1993-1997; worked in law enforcement, DCFS and Secretary of State.
David Michael Sharp
David M. Sharp, 75, of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 6, 2026. Visitation 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 11 and funeral 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at McGuire & Davies in Monmouth.