Former Maple Avenue fire station gains another month of life despite challenges
The former Maple Avenue fire station was built in 1907. The station served the community until 2002, when operations moved to the new $1.5 million Fremont Street Station. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The former Maple Avenue fire station has
Waste Management routes in Galesburg will start early due to heat
Due to forecasted high heat and humidity, Waste Management will begin all collection routes in Galesburg 30 minutes early the remainder of the week, July 22 – 25. Please ensure all refuse is placed at the curb
United Way and Knox County YMCA partner to expand access to nutritious meals for local youth
The Knox County YMCA, in collaboration with the United Way of Knox County—soon to merge into United Way of West Central Illinois—is set to expand access to nutritious meals for local youth starting with the 2025-2026 school
PHOTOS: River2River Car Cruise 2025
2025 River 2 River Car Show in downtown Galesburg on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Cars of all shapes and sizes were on display at River2River Car Cruise on Friday, July 19, 2025, in Downtown Galesburg. (Photos courtesy
George Strait announces “Strait to the Heart” fundraising event for Texas flood victims
George Strait has announced the “Strait to the Heart” fundraising event, to benefit those who were impacted by the deadly floods in Texas’ Hill Country. According to the announcement, “Strait to the Heart” will be an “intimate
Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum announce Texas Flood Relief benefit concert
Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum – both Texas natives – have announced the star-studded benefit concert ‘Band Together Texas,’ set to take place on Sunday, August 17th at Moody Center in Austin. The benefit concert will raise