Galesburg hires new leaders; interim city manager and director of public works

The City of Galesburg made some headway toward getting leadership into place Tuesday night, including hiring an interim city manager. Former Police Chief John Schlaf was officially hired as interim city manager for Galesburg on Monday night.
Former buffet restaurant demolished, making room for new Galesburg retail center. Here’s what we know

Heavy machinery quickly brought down the former Sirloin Stockade on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. The property at 2200 N. Henderson St. is the site for a proposed retail center. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A former Galesburg buffet restaurant has
Warren County property transfers for Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2023. See a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2023. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales
Dierks Bentley to livestream concert at Red Rocks

Dierks Bentley is ready to perform his two-night stand at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater on Sept. 5 and 6, and has teamed up with streaming platform Veeps to livestream his headlining set for free on September
‘Margaritaville’ singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death is revealed

The cause of death of legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett has been revealed. Buffett died Sept. 1 at his home in Sag Harbor, Long Island at the age of 76; a statement posted on his social media platforms