Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller resigns from Galesburg City Council to move outside city
The departure marks the second alderman resignation in four months due to relocation beyond ward boundaries.
Ruth L. Gosney
Ruth L. Gosney, 80, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Monmouth. Ruth was born June 23, 1945, in Monmouth, the daughter of Rex and Dorothy (Rittenhouse) Bivens. She was raised and educated in
Robert Dean Anderson
Robert Dean Anderson, 91, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 13, 2025. Graveside services with military honors will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Warren County Memorial Park.
Sandra K. Fritzler
Sandra K. Fritzler, 87, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. A private committal service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Knox County Humane Society.
New dugouts proposed for Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond at H.T. Custer Park – better airflow, more games
$35,630 bid would replace hot, airless concrete dugouts with new steel-framed ones at H.T. Custer Park.
Knox College names Scott Jones as new chief financial officer and VP for finance
Experienced higher education financial leader from Union College in New York to oversee budgeting, investments, and human resources.
Leslie Allen Van Dolah
Leslie Allen Van Dolah, 92, of Oquawka, died Dec. 11, 2025. Visitation 1-2 p.m., funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Thomas Funeral Home, Oquawka.
Connie L. Healey
Connie L. Healey, 85, of Galesburg, died Dec. 12, 2025. Visitation 10-11 a.m., funeral 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Galesburg.
Jenean Edna Betz
Jenean Edna Betz, 88, of Galesburg, died Dec. 10, 2025. Visitation 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 & 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 19; funeral noon Friday at Faith United Methodist.
U.S. 150 near Spoon River Bridge closed at least 72 hours due to stuck oversized load
Knox County Sheriff’s Office says specialized crane needed; detours via I-74 or IL-180/IL-167/U.S. 34.
No injuries after bricks fall from historic Weinberg Arcade building in downtown Galesburg
Large section of brick facade falls Saturday morning; sidewalk and Prairie Street blocked off while crews secure the area.
Judith Rose Lee
Judith Rose Lee, 88, of Galesburg, died Dec. 9, 2025. Private family graveside services in spring 2026. Memorials to Knox County Humane Society or American Heart Association.
Marlene F. Baldridge
Marlene F. Baldridge, 89, of Monmouth, died Dec. 10, 2025. Cremation accorded; burial next spring at Monmouth Cemetery. Memorials to W.I.A.R. or Courtyard Estates.
Pritzker signs ‘medical aid in dying’ bill amid religious opposition
Physicians may write prescriptions for terminally ill patients to self-administer end-of-life medication
New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026
First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 5-10, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
List of residential and commercial real estate transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Dec. 5-10, 2025.
Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of free holiday fun downtown
From 8 a.m. Donuts & Cocoa with Santa to 7 p.m. Home Alone in your PJs – everything happening downtown this Saturday, Dec. 13.
1931 GHS Red Devils: 2nd in state and the spark that lit Galesburg’s basketball fire
After 18 years away from Champaign, the 1931 GHS Red Devils finished second in Illinois and turned Galesburg into a true basketball town.
Gary E. Nicholas
Gary E. Nicholas, 73, of Galesburg, died Dec. 10, 2025. Visitation noon-1 p.m., graveside service 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West.
Glenn Hendricks
Glenn Hendricks, 61, of Lowell, MA & formerly of Galesburg, died Nov. 29, 2025. Celebration of Life Dec. 28 at Bar 65, Galesburg. Memorials to ROWVA Band Program.