Brown, Martin W.
Martin W. “Marty” Brown, age 71, of Williamsfield, Illinois, died at 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Robert L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Steele, Robert E.
Robert E. “Bob” Steele, 96, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 9:09 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.
Cochran, Colleen
Colleen Cochran, 81, of Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois.
Galesburg High School lands 10 Western Big 6 All-Conference honors in Fall sports
Silver Streaks honored in football, boys soccer and volleyball
Dr. Andrew Brooks on returning to Knoxville: ‘I want to be active, visible, and engaged’
In this WGIL interview, incoming superintendent shares plans for stability, new elementary school, and defining a “portrait of a graduate”
Jimmie Talks Gyms: Iconic venues where the Silver Streaks battled
In Evan Massey’s blog, former Streaks player/announcer ranks Huff’s riotous roar, Steele’s towering intimidation, Wharton’s postseason prestige, and Robertson’s raised-court drama and more
Knox County property transfers for Oct. 23-29, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
Local Elementary Schools Shine: United North, ROWVA, Williamsfield, Spoon River Valley named Exemplary
Just 10% of Illinois schools earn elite designation on state report card — four are right here in the WGIL/FM 95 listening area
Massey Basketball: Galesburg’s Hometown Teams: Knox and Sandburg Basketball Previews
2025-26 Season Preview: Local Players, Key Returnees & Must-See Home Games
Galesburg launches $600K home repair & accessibility grant program. Here’s how it works
Informational meeting Nov 12 at City Hall; grants up to $50K for rehab, roofs, accessibility
After 70 harvests, Knox County farmer to retire
David Bliss, 87, ends 70-year farming career with record yields
Jury convicts ex-deputy Sean Grayson of second-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
Jurors rule deputy’s fear of scalding water was unreasonable but mitigating; faces 4–20 years or possible probation
House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
Proponents say energy storage, efficiency programs will save money, critics wary of claims
Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps
First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, uneven performance
Goodell, Linda
Linda Diane Goodell, 75, of Grubville, Missouri, died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in her home.
Wilkins, Douglas
Douglas C. Wilkins, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Suspect hid in closet after fatal hammer attack on Soangetaha Road, prosecutors say
Georgette Evan Rodrigues, 67, found dead outside Galesburg home; Klingerman, 29, held without bond
OSF Holy Family Medical Center earns 5-star NRRS rating
Monmouth hospital recognized for patient satisfaction, quality outcomes in rural care
Rigdon, Elizabethe
Ms. Elizabethe M. Rigdon (Simmons), 48, of Kirkwood, Illinois, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Colwell, Betty
Betty Lee Colwell, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 3:56 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, Illinois.