Charles Nathan Smith
Charles Nathan Smith, 77, of Gilson, Illinois, died February 21, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Robin Tabitha Woods
Robin Tabitha Woods, 55, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away February 21, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Wanda May Nordeen
Wanda May Nordeen, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 18, 2026.
Galesburg boys basketball regional preview: Silver Streaks bring momentum to Thiel Gym
Galesburg (18-12) hosts the IHSA boys basketball regional Wednesday and Friday at Thiel Gym. The Silver Streaks face #7-ranked Peoria (22-6) in the 7:30 p.m. semifinal, while East Peoria (26-4) takes on Washington (13-17) at 6 p.m. The regional championship is Friday at 6 p.m.
Warren County property transfers for Feb. 16-20, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
Recent real estate transactions in Warren County include properties in Cameron, Monmouth and Roseville.
Lisa R. Stephens
Lisa R. Stephens, 55, of rural Knoxville, Illinois, died Feb. 19, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Victim identified in fatal East Berrien Street fire
Knox County Coroner Jacque Dare identified the victim as Eulon Cooper, 70. Cause of death is pending an autopsy scheduled for noon Monday.
Big week of basketball at Thiel Gym: Girls sectional and boys regional preview
Galesburg hosts four days of tournament basketball this week, with the girls sectional Tuesday and Thursday and the boys regional Wednesday and Friday. The Silver Streaks girls (27-4, ranked #3 in 3A) face Metamora Tuesday at 6 p.m., while the boys (18-12) take on Peoria Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Those 60-year-old facilities at Bednar Complex could finally be replaced. D205 votes Monday.
$1.8 million bid covers new bleachers, enclosed press box, and concession building; pool study and Silas Willard safety work also on the agenda
Mary Ann Quigley Maxey
Mary Ann Quigley Maxey, 91, of Galesburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at Courtyard Estates in Knoxville.
Constance L. ‘Connie’ Siedel
Constance L. “Connie” Siedel, 78, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at home Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
Mary Llewellyn Britt
Mary Llewellyn Britt, 101, of Chandler, Arizona, and formerly of Galesburg, died Feb. 10, 2026.
Eleanor Kristine ‘Kris’ Day
Eleanor Kristine “Kris” Day, 57, died Feb. 16, 2026, at her home.
Dianna Lynn Hollowell
Dianna Lynn Hollowell, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at her home.
Streaks Alumni Profile: From Streaks guard to Peoria head coach, Ryan McElmurry returns home for regional
McElmurry, a 2011 Galesburg High School graduate and former Silver Streaks point guard under Coach Mike Reynolds, will coach against his alma mater this week as Peoria High’s interim head coach.
One person dead, firefighter injured in Galesburg house fire
Galesburg firefighters encountered heavy smoke, flames, and a partial collapse while attempting to rescue victims from a two-story residence at 828 E. Berrien St. Saturday morning. One victim was pronounced dead, and a firefighter was treated and released at the scene.
Minnie Pearl Jones
Minnie Pearl Jones, 57, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Feb. 19, 2026.
Judith ‘Judy’ Scott Smith
Judith “Judy” Scott Smith, 90, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Feb. 19, 2026.
Larry Brown
Larry Brown, 62, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Feb. 13, 2026.
BNSF investing in major Galesburg rail yard expansion to increase capacity and improve efficiency
Expansion includes a second hump lead track and connection track to improve railcar switching capacity at the Galesburg Terminal, part of BNSF’s $4 billion national capital investment plan for 2026.