Remembering, Dano: Self-written obit of Galesburg native elicits tears, laughter

Galesburg native Daniel Kevin Richards wrote a touching obituary for himself before his death on September 13, 2023, in Phoenix at age 75.. Daniel Kevin Richards’ obituary isn’t your routine death notice. Richards died Sept. 13, in
GPD responds to yet another report of a burglarized storage unit

Galesburg Police on Tuesday afternoon responded to the U-Haul storage facility for yet another report of burglary. Police met with a 41-year-old woman and a 49-year-old woman who said they received a notification that someone attempted to
What is a Quad Year Notice? Here are 6 things to know about your Knox County property assessment

Many property owners in Knox County received their Quad Year Notice from the Knox County Assessment Office this week. Do you have questions about the letter or how the figures were determined? Here are six things to
Orange Cup makes Grand debut: Popular coffee shop opens third Galesburg location

Orange Cup on Grand opened for business Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. From left are team lead Lynne Stevenson, general manager Amanda Bauchman, owners Melany and Scott Baldwin, and IT/Social Media Manager Sarah Dear. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Today marks
Beartooth and HARDY team up for “The Better Me”

Hardrockers Beartooth shared the release of their collaboration with country artist HARDY on their new song, “The Better Me.” Beartooth lead singer Caleb Shomo shared the meaning behind the track in a press release saying: “There are
Chris Stapleton teams up with Snoop Dogg to cover Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’

Chris Stapleton and Snoop Dogg have teamed up to cover Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” for this season of ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football.’ The duo’s reimagined take on the song premiered during the special “Two Games,