‘Quadruple wins’ for Knox County. Illinois’ first community-driven solar farm opens in Galesburg

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman, center, cuts the ribbon as Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7 megawatt community solar farm on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1489 S. Farnham St.
Thomas Rhett releases expanded edition ‘About A Woman (From A Small Town)’ with three new songs

Thomas Rhett shared three new tracks from his expanded edition ‘About A Woman (From A Small Town)’. One of the new releases, “Small Town Girls,” features Rhett’s tourmate Tucker Wetmore, while the other two tracks are “I’m
Megan Moroney shares new video for “You Had To Be There” featuring Kenny Chesney

Megan Moroney has shared the video for “You Had To Be There” featuring Kenny Chesney. The new release comes on the heels of Moroney joining the legendary country artist as part of his “Sun Goes Down” tour
‘I doubted I’d ever be a Streak’: Pete Thierry’s trailblazing journey at GHS

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. This story about Pete Thierry was originally published November 13,
Knox County property transfers for June 5-11, 2025. 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 June 5-11, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.