Alderman Hix stepping down from Galesburg Council due to move outside Ward 1 boundaries
Bradley Hix Bradley Hix, Galesburg’s longest-serving alderman and Ward 1 representative since 2019, will leave the City Council at the end of August due to a move just outside city limits. He announced his departure during closing
Sheriff targets Soangetaha burglary of diecast cars and vehicle keys
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to investigate a burglary involving framed pictures, collectible diecast cars, and vehicle keys near Soangetaha Country Club. The incident took place sometime between Friday evening and Saturday morning.
Galesburg mayor shines at U.S. National Scrabble Championship
Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman (SUBMITTED PHOTO) Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman finished 35th out of 53 competitors in the top division of the 34th U.S. National Scrabble Championship, held Aug. 9-14, in the Baltimore suburbs. The tournament, which
OSF St. Mary Medical Center bolsters surgical care with da Vinci 5 Robotics
OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center has announced the acquisition of the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system, a cutting-edge platform designed to advance minimally invasive surgery for patients in Western Illinois. The system, now part of
Kenny Chesney to return for 2026 Sphere Las Vegas residency after 2025 run
Kenny Chesney recently wrapped up his inaugural 15-show Live at Sphere Las Vegas residency, but at his final show, Chesney announced that he is returning next summer for another series of shows. Chesney told the crowd at
Cody Jinks releases video for the single ‘The Others’
Cody Jinks just dropped the single “The Others,” taken off his new album In My Blood, released last month. A description of the song reads: “The Others” is a gritty, heartfelt rocker that perfectly captures Jinks’ signature