Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress
Governor says war in Iran has elevated urgency for cheaper, higher-ethanol fuel
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2026 Illinois Primary Election Results — Local and state races of interest to the WGIL listening area
WGIL is tracking contested races of local and state interest from tonight's March 17, 2026, Illinois primary election. Results are unofficial until certified.
Bailey tells Galesburg diners Illinois residents are ‘financially oppressed’ during campaign stop
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey visits Tres Cafe as part of his "Take Back Illinois" tour, citing high property taxes and surging utility bills ahead of the March 17 primary.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey making stops in Galesburg area
Bailey will be at Tres Cafe Tuesday morning as part of "Take Back Illinois" tour
How to vote in Illinois in 2026: Early voting begins this week for most of the state
Capitol News Illinois once again launches Election Guide
46 candidates file for 2026 Knox County Primary: Here’s the full list
Contested races include clerk & recorder, treasurer, and county board seats
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
For many Illinoisans, it’s a sentimental ending to see “Honest Abe’s” coin disappear
In a blow to the banks, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
Illinois banks and small business interest groups have already vowed to appeal
Dos Raíces to bring breakfast favorites and Mexican menu to former Grandview location
Owners of Cielito’s Cafe will bring breakfast favorites until noon and an expanded Mexican menu for lunch and dinner by the end of February.
Galesburg-based Western Smokehouse Partners acquires Junior’s Smokehouse
Deal adds a hand-crafted jerky and specialty meats facility in El Campo, Texas, and includes plans to build a second manufacturing site there in early 2026.
Little Mexico Galesburg brings authentic Mexican food back to former El Jarochito site
Owners Maria Ceron and Antonio Flores prepare to open with homemade coastal flavors, affordable prices and community ties.
Galesburg Sirloin Stockade closed for good
It’s official — Galesburg’s Sirloin Stockade is closed.
Cerar talks about closure of Packinghouse, expansion of Barnstormer
Things haven’t been easy the past few months for a local restaurant owner, who said he was ready to start talking about those changes, and did so with us.
Marshalls denies — then denies again — then confirms opening in Galesburg
For a while Monday, officials with the parent company of clothing retailer Marshalls were still not ready to confirm they were opening a store in Galesburg, despite the existence of a sign on North Henderson Street saying…
Long-rumored retailer makes Galesburg arrival official
When contacted earlier in the year, the parent company for a department store more or less said they weren’t coming to Galesburg. The rumors persisted, and now, they’re official.
GNC opens in Seminary Square next week
It’s official — there are no more stores left open in Galesburg’s Sandburg Mall.
Former Knox County Board member George Knapp passes away
A Galesburg-area man who has spent a long time in the business community and in the local political community has passed away.
‘Infini-T’s and Beyond’ screen printing and embroidery to open on Losey Street
A new full-service screen printing business is opening up a shop on East Losey St..
Pizza Ranch on track for September opening
Despite delays, the Galesburg Pizza Ranch is eyeing a September opening.
Brass Elk bar and music venue to include recording studio, opening pushed to fall
When two area musicians first announced in January the transformation of the old Elks Club building on North Prairie Street into the Brass Elk, they promised a bar, arcade and music venue. That list now includes recording studio.
Looking back at the area’s biggest stories of 2015
Before we say farewell to 2015 we take a look back on the stories that shaped the Galesburg area over the past 12 months.
Weaver Assumes 37th Senate Seat
Peorian Chuck Weaver was officially sworn in as State Senator of the 37th District this morning.
Lieutenant Governor Visits Thrushwood Farms in Support of Downstate Business
An area business received a visitor from Springfield this afternoon.