Fatal crash on US 150 claims one life, closes roadway in Knox County

A two-vehicle crash involving an oversized load and a passenger vehicle resulted in one fatality and the closure of U.S. Highway 150 in Knox County Tuesday morning, according to the Illinois State Police. The incident occurred at
New Cooke Park brings recreation to Galesburg’s southwest side

The City of Galesburg officially broke ground on the latest addition to Cooke Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Pictured from left are: Shanie Sanders Brown, representing State Rep. Dan Swanson’s office; State Senator Mike Halpin; Don
Stolen construction equipment valued at $50,000 recovered in Knox County; suspects arrested

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has recovered stolen construction equipment valued at $50,000 and arrested two suspects following a burglary reported on Friday at a construction site near Victoria. Detectives traced the stolen items—an enclosed trailer with
Thomas Rhett scores 24th No 1 with ‘After All The Bars Are Closed’

Thomas Rhett has earned his 24th career No. 1 this week as “After All the Bars Are Closed” tops the country charts. “After All the Bars Are Closed” is the second single from Rhett’s seventh studio album
Warren County property transfers for Sept. 15-19, 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 Sept. 15-19, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
From Red Devils, to Tigers to Silver Streaks: GHS nickname evolution

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. ••• When we think of Galesburg High School sports teams,
Falling In Reverse team up with HARDY in the video for ‘All My Women’

Falling in Reverse has shared the single “All My Women” featuring country rock star Hardy. The track follows the band’s previous hit single “All My Life” featuring Jelly Roll, which spent five weeks at the top of