Knox County braces for more extreme heat with cooling sites
The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring local conditions over the next several days. Temperatures starting Sunday will reach dangerous levels with humidity reaching 83%. Dangerously hot conditions will persist through early next week, with afternoon heat indices
Media literacy education lacks consistency across Illinois
By JASON PISCIA & ANN STRAHLE for Capitol News Illinois jpisc2@uis.edu astra2@uis.edu Article Summary Three years ago, the state mandated that K-12 schools teach media literacy. But the law did not create statewide oversight or provide funding
GPD’s Noah Harlan named 2024 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year
Galesburg Police Officer Noah Harlan, center, is the 2024 Galesburg Area CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year. Also pictured are Galesburg Police Chief Kevin Legate, left, and Knox County Sheriff Jack Harlan. (WGIL) The Galesburg Area CrimeStoppers has
Chris Janson drops title track to upcoming album ‘Wild Horses’
Chris Janson, has released the title track off his upcoming album, Wild Horses, set for release on August 1st. “Wild Horses” was written by Janson, his wife Kelly and their late friend, Pat Bunch. The upcoming Wild
Knox County property transfers for July 17-23, 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 July 17-23, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Century of Sounds & Sales – How teenagers made Lindstrom’s a hit in Galesburg
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. ••• Lindstrom’s first opened their doors for business in September
Grammy Awards reveals 2 new categories, rule changes for the 2026 ceremony
The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which includes a stand-alone category for best album cover. The academy announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special