Dan Swanson launches re-election campaign for Illinois’ 71st District

Dan Swanson State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) officially launched his re-election campaign for the 71st State House District in the Illinois House of Representatives. A farmer and 30-year military veteran, Swanson emphasized his commitment to fighting for
Galesburg’s Lia Barraza Sloan crowned Junior Miss Illinois 2025

Eleven-year-old Lia Barraza Sloan of Galesburg was crowned Junior Miss Illinois 2025 on Sunday during the Miss Illinois Youth Program Pageant in Muscatine, Iowa. (Photo by Say Uncle Photography) Eleven-year-old Lia Barraza Sloan of Galesburg was crowned
Former Galesburg police chief sues city over benefit dispute, claims blocked retirement after harassment probe

Russ Idle Former Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle has filed a lawsuit against the City of Galesburg, alleging he was denied the chance to retire with benefits after his termination earlier this year. Filed June 13 in
District 205 July 2025 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

Here are personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Monday, July 14, 2025, meeting: District 205 July 2025 Personnel Agenda by WGIL Radio on Scribd
Jordan Davis drops new single ‘Jesus Wouldn’t Do’

Jordan Davis dropped his new track “Jesus Wouldn’t Do” off his upcoming album Learn the Hard Way, set to arrive on Aug. 15. Davis first debuted the single during his performance on the main stage at Nissan
Jessie Murph drops the track ‘Heroin,’ reveals tracklist for sophomore album ‘Sex Hysteria’

Jessie Murph has revealed the tracklist for her sophomore album Sex Hysteria, dropping on July 18, and has dropped her latest single from the album, the ballad ‘Heroin.’ The 15-track album will include features from Gucci Mane on
Warren County property transfers for July 7-11, 2025. 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 July 7-11, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report