Fire contained at Midstate Manufacturing in Galesburg
The Galesburg Fire Department extinguished a commercial structure fire at Midstate Manufacturing Company on Friday afternoon, with no injuries reported and the cause determined to be accidental. Fire crews from all three stations responded to the call
Linwood cemeteries cleanup scheduled for Sept. 22-26
The City of Galesburg announces that cleanup week at Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries will be Sept. 22‑26. During this period, cemetery staff will remove all decorations, flowers, flags, and other items placed on gravesites. Families and
Chase Rice shares the track ‘Circa 1943’ from upcoming LP ‘Eldora’
Chase Rice is gearing up to release his upcoming album ‘Eldora,’ set for release on September 19. The new project marks his second independent release following 2024’s ‘Go Down Singin’. Preorder or presave – HERE. Eldora was
Mayor praises Mangieri’s community work for vacant Galesburg Ward 1 nod
A blend of leadership in community initiatives and deep local roots led Mayor Peter Schwartzman to nominate Angelica Mangieri for the Ward 1 seat on the Galesburg City Council. In a letter released Thursday as part of
Knox County property transfers for Sept. 4-10, 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 Sept. 4-10, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Streaks Spotlight: Senior fall athletes share what fuels their fire
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. ••• I wanted to shine some light on Galesburg High
Audacy’s 12th annual ‘We Can Survive’ concert to feature Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Shaboozey and more
Audacy revealed that Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren, and Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual ‘We Can Survive’ concert on Friday, September 26th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The event will support the company’s