Your Questions Answered: Hawks nesting in Standish Park trees?
Hawks at Standish Park? City responds to reader question about tree removal and nesting sites.
Massey Quiz #33: How well do you know your Galesburg neighbors?
Evan Massey’s latest Massey Quiz features 15 photos of Galesburg residents from past and present. See how many you can name and share your score.
Kevin L. Wardrip Jr.
Kevin L. Wardrip Jr., 39, of Monmouth, died February 9, 2026.
Tanalee Ann Elizabeth Storm
Tanalee Ann Elizabeth Storm, 76, of Galesburg, died February 7, 2026.
Galesburg High School claims Western Big 6 Scholastic Bowl title
The team went undefeated in the regular season and bested Quincy, Moline, Geneseo, United Township, and Sterling at the Feb. 7 event hosted at Galesburg High School.
Leona Kristine Swanson
Leona Kristine Swanson, 92, of Galesburg, died February 9, 2026.
Kevin Patrick Livingston
Kevin Patrick Livingston, 53, of Galesburg, died February 4, 2026.
Debbie Ann Varnold
Debbie Ann Varnold, 67, of Galesburg, died February 7, 2026.
Lisa Anne Ramirez
Lisa Anne Ramirez, 62, of Bloomington, died February 3, 2026.
District 205 February 2026 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools
New hires, transfers, long-term substitutes and more approved by the District 205 board on Feb. 9 – full PDF list inside.
Paula Ward
Paula Ward, 71, of Avon, died February 4, 2026.
Warren County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026. See a list of home and other sales
Recent real estate transactions in Warren County include properties in Avon, Cameron, Kirkwood, Monmouth, Roseville, and Smithshire.
Evolution of IHSA Boys Basketball State Series impacts former downstate powers
Evan Massey explores the history of Illinois high school basketball tournaments, highlighting changes from districts to multiple classes and their effects on traditional powers like Galesburg, Quincy, Centralia and Canton.
Charles Harwill Huntley
Charles Harwill Huntley, 73, of Galesburg, died February 5, 2026.
Albert K. ‘Kenny’ Reed Jr.
Albert K. “Kenny” Reed Jr., 84, of East Galesburg, died February 6, 2026.
Will Ray
Will Ray, 80, of Galesburg, died February 6, 2026.
District 205 reviews later start times for Lombard Middle School, boundary changes
Galesburg school officials discuss proposals to address concerns over early bus pickups and scheduling gaps at Lombard Middle School. Boundary shifts for Steele, Silas Willard, and King elementary schools also on agenda
Depth powers Galesburg to fourth straight WB6 boys swimming crown
Galesburg High School boys swimming and diving team wins fourth consecutive Western Big 6 Conference championship Saturday at Sterling
Early morning fire destroys Galesburg home, no injuries reported
Residents escaped unharmed from a Duffield Street blaze Sunday, but the unstable structure required immediate demolition after firefighters contained the flames.
Sidnie Anne Jones
Sidnie Anne Jones, 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died February 6, 2026.