Knox County petition objections: 8-minute hearing sets Nov. 21 signature check

The Knox County Officers Electoral Board met for just eight minutes Friday afternoon and scheduled the next step in challenges to five Republican candidates’ petitions: a Nov. 21 session to compare 12 disputed nomination-petition signatures against official
Mayor Schwartzman throws Celebrate Galesburg party this Saturday

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman is inviting the community to celebrate recent city successes. The party is Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Best Western Prairie Inn, 300 S. Soangetaha Road. Admission is $10
Zac Brown Band releases the singles ‘The Sum,” “Hard Run” from upcoming LP

Zac Brown Band has released the new singles, “The Sum” and “Hard Run” (featuring Marcus King) which will be included on the band’s upcoming 13-track album, Love & Fear, arriving December 5. Other released songs from Love &
Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney and more to perform at 59th CMA Awards

The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for The 59th Annual CMA Awards. The latest set of performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old
Knox County property transfers for Nov. 6-12, 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 Nov. 6-12, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Massey Basketball: Before the Silver Streaks—The 1913 Galesburg Team That Ruled Illinois

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. ••• Not the Silver Streaks The 1913 Galesburg basketball team

