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10/10/2025

A single-vehicle crash on 180th Ave. near Cameron claimed a life Friday morning, per the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The Illinois State Police are investigating, with details pending.

A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of the driver Friday morning in Warren County, authorities said.

10/10/2025

The Galesburg Area Vocational Center is training 440 students in welding, CNA, automotive, and more. Vocational Director Adam Seaney shared details on Galesburg's Morning News about partnerships with Kunis Toyota, Dave's Auto Body, and Habitat for Humanity, plus the Manufacturing & Trades Showcase for 7th-12th graders on Oct. 23. 🎧 Hear the full interview to learn about GAVC’s impact.

In this WGIL Morning News interview, Director Adam Seaney discusses Galesburg Area Vocational Center’s hands-on programs like welding, CNA, automotive, culinary arts, and law enforcement, serving 440 students from 10 districts. He highlights partnerships with Kunis Toyota, Dave's Auto Body, Habita...

10/10/2025

🏡 Knox County Property Transfers: Oct 2-8, 2025 🏡
Here’s the latest list of home and property sales recorded in Knox County last week, from Galesburg, to Abingdon, to Dahinda, per the Assessment Office. Check out the full list. 📋

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate property transfers recorded in Knox County, IL, the week of The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate property transfers recorded in Knox County, IL, the week of Oct. 2-8, 2025.

10/10/2025

🏀🏈 Evan Massey’s latest WGIL Sports blog takes you back to 1970, when Galesburg High School’s retiring coaching legends and a bold AD hire stirred up District 205. ⚡️

Evan Massey’s blog uncovers how a 1970 Galesburg High School athletic director appointment triggered retirements, rivalries, and a superintendent’s resignation, reshaping District 205’s leadership.

10/09/2025

Simmons Street and Parking Lot H are set to fully reopen by the end of the day tomorrow (Friday), after months of revitalization. Thanks to a Rebuild Illinois Grant, the downtown block now boasts new sidewalks, lighting, and more. Finishing touches like landscaping and benches will continue with minimal disruption. Check out the details ➡️

Simmons Street and Parking Lot H will fully re-open to traffic by the end of the day on Friday, Oct 10.

10/09/2025

Many locals may not know the full story of Lombard College, but you can uncover its past this Saturday with historian Rex Cherrington’s walking tour. Join the Galesburg Historical Society at 2 p.m. at 1220 E. Knox St. for a 90-minute tour exploring lost landmarks and tales of Carl Sandburg, Edwin Conger, and more. 🎧 Check out our Galesburg's Morning News interview with Rex for surprising details on Lombard’s legacy. ➡️

Galesburg’s rich history takes center stage this Saturday, October 11th, as historian Rex Cherrington leads a Galesburg Historical Society walking tour, “Lombard College and Knox College: The Friendly Rivalry, Comparisons and Contrasts.”

10/09/2025

Knox County is accepting bids for a tax deed sale of 76 delinquent properties, with submissions due by Oct. 24. Learn how it works and get the details:

Knox County, as Trustee, is accepting sealed bids for a tax deed sale of approximately 76 delinquent properties, with submissions due no later than October 24, 2025.

10/08/2025

The Threads of Hope Fashion Show on Oct. 16 at Galesburg Community Arts Center supports breast cancer detection and women’s empowerment. Graham Health System ENT and fashion designer Dr. Sophia Omoro and Quentin Alexander, American Idol alum, discussed the event today WGIL, highlighting its fundraiser for an ABUS machine and the Blooming Lily Foundation.

In this Galesburg's Morning News interview, Dr. Sophia Omoro, ENT specialist and fashion designer, and American Idol alum Quentin Alexander, singer and creative director, discussed the Threads of Hope Fashion Show, set for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the Galesburg Community Arts Center. This unique....

10/08/2025

New faces in your kid’s classroom or building? See who’s joining, leaving, or moving in D205 this fall.

Personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, meeting.

10/08/2025

The chief deputy of the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office has been placed on paid administrative leave after his AR-15 duty rifle accidentally discharged last week in the parking lot of MacArthur Early Childhood Center in Macomb. No injuries were reported.

10/08/2025

📸 Join us for Evan Massey’s Massey Quiz #15: Discover 15 Gems of Galesburg’s Past and Present. Test your knowledge with 15 photos of Galesburg’s iconic places, people, and monuments. Can you name them all?

Dive into Evan Massey’s latest quiz/blog, featuring 15 captivating photos of Galesburg’s places, people, and monuments, celebrating the community’s rich history and vibrant present.

10/07/2025

In his latest blog, Evan Massey dives into the interesting story of Galesburg’s own Dick Lindstrom, whose pioneering video scouting helped revolutionize Lute Olson’s Iowa Hawkeyes. From Galesburg to Iowa City, discover how a local electronics store owner became Lute’s video vanguard.

Dick Lindstrom, a devoted Iowa Hawkeyes fan from Galesburg, transformed college basketball scouting by supplying Lute Olson with game tapes, creating a competitive edge through innovative video technology.

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