Prosecutor: Man restrained, assaulted minor before setting Galesburg house on fire

A Galesburg man has been ordered to remain in jail on charges accusing him of trying to kill a minor by setting the child’s house on fire. A judge Friday afternoon allowed for the continued pretrial detention
Fire closes Lewistown business for good

The owner of a downtown Lewistown shop that suffered damage in a fire Wednesday says she won’t open the establishment back up. Jodi Grigsby’s “Now and Again Boutique” on North Main Street near the Fulton County Courthouse
Desks, chairs and more, all for a buck: District 205 community sale is Aug. 24

Desks, filing cabinets and chairs are among the items that will be available to purchase at Galesburg District 205’s community sale on Aug. 24 at the former Gale Elementary School. The community is invited between 8-11 a.m.
Miranda Lambert’s new album ‘Postcards From Texas’ dropping in September

Miranda Lambert has set a release date, and revealed the tracklist for her first album with Republic Records, “Postcards From Texas”. Postcards From Texas will be out Sept. 13; the 14-track album is self-produced by Lambert along
Reba McEntire unveils music video for her new single “I Can’t”

Reba McEntire has dropped the official music video for her new single “I Can’t,” directed by Dano Cerny. The video showcases stunning visuals and dancers whose movements are inspired by the song’s lyrics and features Reba in
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 7-13, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Aug. 7-13, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Your Questions Answered: When will the South Street underpass approach reopen?

The South Seminary Street approach to eastbound East South Street has been closed to traffic since July 10, 2024, due to a water main break. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The South Seminary Street approach to eastbound East South Street has been
Kacey Musgraves drops deluxe version of ‘Deeper Well’

Kacey Musgraves has released the expanded version of her latest album Deeper Well, which dropped this past March. Musgraves posted on social media: “We’re going 𝓭𝓮𝓮𝓹𝓮𝓻. The expanded version of Deeper Well includes 7 new songs.” The 14-track