Sidnie Anne Jones
Sidnie Anne Jones, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 6, 2026.
Chloetta Maye Kinney
Chloetta Maye Kinney, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 7, 2026.
Patricia Lou Angelo
Patricia Lou Angelo, 85, of Abingdon, Illinois, died January 29, 2026.
Jeffrey R. Holeman
Jeffrey R. Holeman, 70, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on February 17, 1955 in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Max
Dos Raíces to bring breakfast favorites and Mexican menu to former Grandview location
Owners of Cielito’s Cafe will bring breakfast favorites until noon and an expanded Mexican menu for lunch and dinner by the end of February.
Knox County property transfers for Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2026.
Galesburg wins 15-13 in 4 OTs – Why were scores so low?
Evan Massey breaks down the rules, equipment, and strategies that produced low-scoring games like Galesburg’s 15-13, four-overtime sectional win over Pekin in 1929
Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Flesher
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Flesher, 91, of Galesburg, died February 4, 2026.
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Marjorie Floyd
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marjorie Floyd, 79, of Galesburg, died January 29, 2026.
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois once again launches Election Guide
NBC News veteran and Monmouth College professor Joe Angotti dies at 87
He produced NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw before retiring to Monmouth, where he taught at Monmouth College and co-founded Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Center with his wife Karen.
Galesburg Fire Department extinguishes kitchen fire at Grand Avenue home
No injuries reported; cause ruled unintentional; Red Cross assisting displaced resident.
Massey Quiz #32: Test your Galesburg knowledge
The latest Evan Massey blog post features a photo quiz with 15 historic and current Galesburg images testing community knowledge.
Lynda L. Eaves
Lynda L. Eaves, 82, of Galesburg, died February 2, 2026, at Allure of Lake Storey.
Loreta M. ‘Rita’ (Mathews) Wagner Smith
Loreta M. “Rita” (Mathews) Wagner Smith, 72, of Galesburg, died January 30, 2026.
Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Jan. 21-28, 2026.
K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police
he Galesburg City Council honored the retiring police canine with a proclamation Monday night. Zeus will live as a family pet with his handler, Officer Jake Taylor.
Sherry Jo Corcoran
Sherry Jo Corcoran, 68, of Galesburg, died February 1, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?
Galesburg officials explain deferred maintenance, safety concerns, and future plans for the historic park and arboretum at 42 W. Tompkins St.
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week