
Taflinger, Donnie
Donnie Lee Taflinger, 71, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 2:17 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Your Questions Answered: IDOT’s $30M plan for East Main/Grand—When will it happen?
Galesburg’s key corridor faces hazy timeline, design advances

Galesburg girls swimmers cap perfect dual season with Senior Night victory against Moline
Four Silver Streaks seniors honored as team completes 9-0 season

Massey Quiz #16: Can you name these 15 Galesburg landmarks?
Evan Massey’s latest quiz invites you to identify 15 beloved Galesburg locations, from historic businesses to modern landmarks

Cracraft, Michael
Michael John Cracraft, 70, of Maquon, Illinois, died at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

Jones, Jayne I.
Mrs. Jayne I. Jones, 77, of Abingdon, Illinois died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois.

Warren County coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
Illinois State Police continue to investigate the cause of the October 10 crash that killed a 73-year-old Monmouth man

Woodruff, Earnest C.
Earnest “Ernie” C. Woodruff, 87, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Spangler, Beverly
Beverly Jean Spangler, 85, of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 8:47 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois
Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending

Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 ½-year sentence
7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

No injuries reported in Galesburg house fire on Sumner Street
The Galesburg Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

Warren County property transfers for Oct. 6-10, 2025. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week

Galesburg township to vote on $25,000 for VNA meals program
Surplus funds proposed for VNA while city’s 2026 support awaits approval

Knox and Galesburg: A shared legacy built by George Washington Gale
College and city share a rich, intertwined history, fostering a vibrant community through education, economic impact, and shared heritage.

Putnam, Marilyn
Marilyn R. Putnam, 92, of Knoxville, Illinois, died at 11:32 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.

Brower, Larry J.
Larry J. Brower, 91, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 7:58 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois.

Sip into something new: 7 Brew Coffee hits Galesburg this month
Drive-thru coffee chain touting over 20,000 flavor combinations promises face-to-face, quick service

United girls golf team secures second straight sixth at state
Red Storm senior Meredith Yung places 23rd

Lily Furrow’s record-breaking swim powers Silver Streaks to 12-team title
Galesburg tops 12 teams at 31st Annual Panther Invitational at UTHS