Cheri L. Stanton
Cheri L. Stanton, 77, of Monmouth, Illinois, died February 16, 2026.
National Railroad Hall of Fame selects contractor, breaks ground in coming weeks with 2027 opening
Hein Construction selected to build visitor center south of Amtrak Depot in Galesburg, with site prep starting in the next couple weeks.
Bailey tells Galesburg diners Illinois residents are ‘financially oppressed’ during campaign stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey visits Tres Cafe as part of his “Take Back Illinois” tour, citing high property taxes and surging utility bills ahead of the March 17 primary.
Warren County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
Recent real estate transactions in Warren County include properties in Avon, Kirkwood, Monmouth and Roseville.
Timothy Allen Rollins
Timothy Allen Rollins, 53, of Washington, Illinois, died February 15, 2026.
Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Democrats seeking new taxes while Republicans call for limiting spending
Roger Craig Bice
Roger Craig Bice, 77, of Abingdon, died February 13, 2026.
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear
Gary L. White
Gary L. White, 82, of Monmouth, Illinois, died February 13, 2026.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey making stops in Galesburg area
Bailey will be at Tres Cafe Tuesday morning as part of “Take Back Illinois” tour
Lake Storey Road curves to get 25 mph advisory limits after fatal crash, speeding concerns
Committee also recommends reducing enforceable speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph near Allison Campground, pending Knox County approval.
Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball enters postseason at 25-4. Here’s the road ahead
Coach Demott’s experienced squad faces East Peoria Monday at 6 p.m. after impressive regular season that included ranking as high as second in state for 3A schools
Clarence Emanuel Deisinger Jr.
Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr., 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, died February 11, 2026.
Glenna Eileen Williams
Glenna Eileen Williams, 73, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 11, 2026.
Two-year U.S. 67 resurfacing project begins in Warren County on Tuesday
IDOT begins resurfacing, shoulder widening, guardrail and culvert replacements, and turn lanes on U.S. 67 in Warren County; daytime lane closures and flaggers expected through November 2027.
Don E. Hoff
Don E. Hoff, 58, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 9, 2026, at his home.
Douglas MacArthur ‘Mac’ Plummer
Douglas MacArthur “Mac” Plummer, 83, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 11, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Bonny Sue McNaught
Bonny Sue McNaught, 83, of Galesburg, IL, died Feb. 9, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
Knox County property transfers for Feb. 5-11, 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 Feb. 5-11, 2026.
Galesburg man faces charges in McDonough County child sex assault case
A lengthy investigation by McDonough County Sheriff’s detectives led to an arrest warrant for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and related offenses against juveniles.