Madge E. ‘Mij’ Douglas
Madge E. “Mij” Douglas, 94, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 20, 2025. Cremation accorded; no services planned at her request. Memorials to Western Illinois Animal Rescue (WIAR).
Gary Scott Lybarger
Gary Scott Lybarger, 58, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 19, 2025. Celebration of Life visitation 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel.
Edgar E. Bantz
Edgar E. Bantz, 92, of Muscatine, Iowa, formerly of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 19, 2025. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025; funeral 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral and Cremation Services.
Harry E. Fox Sr.
Harry E. Fox Sr., 90, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 19, 2025. Visitation noon-1 p.m. followed by funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel.
Mary Catherine Lodwick
Mary Catherine Lodwick, 67, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 16, 2025. Visitation 2-3 p.m. followed by funeral service 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Abingdon-Avon schools unveil new Tommy Tornado mascot to boost spirit
The new mascot aims to increase student involvement and community connection through the Full-Service Community School program.
South Prairie Street expected to reopen Monday after Weinberg Arcade repairs
City officials say masonry restoration by Otto Baum Company is on track despite weather setbacks, extending the current closure only through the weekend.
Relive 1998 Galesburg-Moline rivalry: Silver Streaks’ thrilling three-game sweep
Evan Massey’s takes fans back to the intense 1998 boys basketball matchups, where Galesburg swept a strong Moline team amid packed gyms and clutch plays.
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 11-17, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
Transactions recorded the week of Dec. 11-17, 2025, include a $1.55 million commercial sale and large farm ground purchase.
Mayor on open Galesburg Ward 3 seat: ‘No special formula,’ mid-January goal
Applications for the Ward 3 seat vacated by Evan Miller will be accepted Jan. 1-14, with Mayor Peter Schwartzman aiming to nominate a replacement by mid-January.
Beverly L. ‘Bev’ Millar
Beverly L. “Bev” Millar, 76, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth.
Betty Jane Camper
Betty Jane Camper, 88, of East Galesburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Private family services will be held with cremation following at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
Get Covered Illinois says consumers need more time to compare plans, costs
Illinois Education officials brace for lean fiscal year ahead
State board preparing budget request amid growing demands, flat revenue forecast
Knox Community Health Center welcomes two new dentists in Galesburg
Jazmin Johnson, DMD, and David Jun, DDS, bring family dentistry expertise to the center, aiming to address rural dental care needs.
Knox County board finds insufficient evidence of fraud in Erickson, Walters ballot petitions
The board found no evidence of fraud in the nominating petitions; objector Pam Davidson called the ruling expected but said she believed there was fraud.
Galesburg’s Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership
The $56,432 grant supports research and development of hands-on construction systems for chemistry, engineering, and STEM education.
Debra Ann Sweezer
Debra Ann Sweezer, 70, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date.
Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small
The department shared a statement following the death of Abigail Small on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More
Evan Massey shares a fun community quiz featuring 15 pictures of notable Galesburg people—test your knowledge and celebrate the area.