Scorching heat and storms forecast for Knox County

The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring local conditions over the next several days. Temperatures starting Tuesday afternoon will reach dangerous levels with heat index values reaching 100 – 105 degrees. Conditions will peak Wednesday and Thursday
Listen to Jessie Murph’s single ‘Bad as the Rest’ off new album

Jessie Murph has released her new single “Bad As The Rest,” taken from her sophomore album Sex Hysteria. Sex Hysteria includes Jessie’s most recent hits, “Blue Strips” and “Touch Me Like A Gangster,” both of which topped
Cody Johnson teams with Wade Bowen on ‘Hidin Behind This Microphone’

Cody Johnson joins Wade Bowen on a new acoustic version of his song “Hidin Behind This Microphone.” The official video for Hidin Behind This Microphone combines live performance footage and behind-the-scenes moments in the studio. The track
Galesburg mourns first female Knox County Board member

Caroline (Andrews) Porter A former Galesburg resident who was a lifelong political activist, downtown advocate and the first ever female to serve on the Knox County Board has died. Caroline (Andrews) Porter of Springfield, formerly of Galesburg,
John Willy: 25 years of discipline, dedication, and championships in the pool

Galesburg Athletic Hall of Famer and former Streaks swimming coach John Willy 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
Warren County property transfers for July 14-18, 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 14-18, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report