Knox County juveniles charged in string of rock-throwing damage incidents across multiple communities
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says several juveniles have been charged following a months-long investigation into criminal damage incidents in Knoxville, Galesburg, and Warren County.
Knox College to renovate T. Fleming Fieldhouse surface — upgrades set for summer 2026
The indoor surface at Knox College’s T. Fleming Fieldhouse will be replaced this summer for the first time since 1991, with work set to begin June 8.
Mary C. Cruce
Mary C. Cruce, 94, of Altona, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Monmouth Nursing and Rehab Center.
Lola Margaret Perdue
Lola Margaret Perdue, 89, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Oquawka, Illinois.
Marlene ‘Kay’ Kieser
Marlene “Kay” Kieser, 73, of Knoxville, died October 25, 2025, in Galesburg.
Free books, free events, and a month of community — Galesburg Public Library launches April Community Read
The Galesburg Public Library Community Read kicks off April 4 with free copies of “Bite by Bite” available at eight locations around town.
Galesburg’s Own: Andrea Sampson’s vision to rebuild Streaks softball
A Galesburg native, Andrea Sampson returns to lead the Silver Streaks softball program with a coach’s eye and a former player’s heart.
Warren County property transfers for March 23-27, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office reports the following real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded the week of March 23-27, 2026.
Margueritte ‘Grandma Peg’ Thomas
Margueritte Ina Lee “Grandma Peg” Thomas, 91, of Abingdon, died Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Melodie Ann ‘Mel’ Eagle
Melodie Ann “Mel” Eagle, 77, of Williamsfield, died Saturday, March 29, 2026.
Linda Iola Daly
Linda Iola Daly, 78, of Galesburg, died Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Joyce A. Hodge
Joyce A. Hodge, 85, of Galesburg, died Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Warren Lee Hatch
Warren Lee Hatch, 75, of Galesburg, died Friday, March 27, 2026.
Monmouth City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher retiring for a second time
Lew Steinbrecher, who came out of retirement in 2017 to lead Monmouth city government, says the time is right to step away again — with a transition expected by June.
From Prohibition to Sheehan’s re-election — Galesburg’s Time Capsule for March 30, 2026
Evan Massey takes a look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago this week.
Dennis LeRoy Liggett
Dennis L. Liggett, 56, of Monmouth, Illinois, died Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home.
Larry Lee Sage
Larry Lee Sage, 86, of Cartersville, Georgia, a Monmouth, Illinois native, died peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Carol Luonne McGuire
Carol Luonne McGuire, 92, of Oquawka, Illinois, died at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Marigold Health Care and Rehab in Galesburg.
Elizabeth Ann Taylor
Elizabeth Ann Taylor, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, surrounded by her loving family.
Before Freddy’s, before H&R Block — a look back at Big 10 Liquors on Henderson Street
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Monday at 1597 N. Henderson St. — but long before that, the site was home to a Galesburg institution called Big 10 Liquors, built by Jerry Mower in 1968.