Veteran officer Ryne Sage sworn in as Galesburg deputy police chief

Ryne Sage, right, a 17-year veteran of the Galesburg Police Department, will serve as its deputy chief. He was joined at the ceremony by Chief Kevin Legate. (CITY OF GALESBURG) A 17-year veteran of the Galesburg Police
Hailey Whitters to embark on ‘Corn Queen Tour’ in support of new album

Singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters will headline the Corn Queen Tour this fall in support of her critically-acclaimed new album, Corn Queen– out now. The tour will kick off on September 4th with a performance at the Opryland area
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dies at age 48 from cancer

Talent manager Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband of Kelly Clarkson and the former stepson of Reba McEntire, has died at age 48. The news of Blackstock’s passing comes just one day after Clarkson cancelled the remainder of her
From Silver Streak to lieutenant colonel: Sara Wood’s vision for effective leadership

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. ••• Former Silver Streaks Sara Wood, left, and Molly Watson.
Knox County property transfers for July 31-Aug. 6, 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 31-Aug. 6, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is