Galesburg City Council approves YMCA Grant, pickleball courts, and fire station demolition

The Galesburg City Council approved a $900,000 grant to the Knox County YMCA, eight pickleball courts at Rotary Park, and the demolition of the former Maple Avenue fire station during a marathon meeting Monday night. The nearly
BigXthaPlug recruits Shaboozey on the song ‘Home’ from upcoming LP ‘I Hope You’re Happy’

BigXthaPlug and Shaboozey have once again team up for their new country/rap collab, titled ‘Home’. The two had previously collaborated on the track ‘Drink Don’t Need No Mix‘; and back in April, Shaboozey shared a photo of
Warren County property transfers for Aug. 11-15, 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 Aug. 11-15, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
33rd and final season: Ray VanHootegem a Silver Streaks legend

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. ••• Ray VanHootegem started coaching girls swimming at GHS in
Nickelback releases three-track ’San Quentin’ EP

Nickelback has released a new EP focused on their single “San Quentin.” The three-track set includes the original song (named after the infamous California prison_ as well as a radio edit and instrumental version. “San Quentin” was