Weinberg Arcade owners plan growth after addressing facade issues
The Weinberg Arcade building in downtown Galesburg on Friday afternoon, Jan. 2, 2026, after South Prairie Street reopened following temporary repairs to the facade. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Owners of the Weinberg Arcade in downtown Galesburg say they hope
Jessie Perez, co-owner of popular Taco Hideout restaurant, dies at 92
Jessie Perez Jessie Perez, former co-owner of Taco Hideout — originally known as Little Acapulco — died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Seminary Manor. She was 92. Together with her husband Lupe, Jessie owned and operated the
Knox County property transfers Dec. 29-30, 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 Dec. 29-30, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
Article Summary Illinois lawmakers responded to President Trump’s crackdown on immigrant communities with new legal protections for students and guidelines for schools that will take effect Jan. 1. Community colleges will be barred from using AI bots
Zach Bryan confirms marriage to Samantha Leonard
Zach Bryan is married! The country singer shared a photo of himself and his new wife, Samantha Leonard, on Instagram with the caption: “Tougher than the rest” (a nod to a famous Bruce Springsteen). Bryan also shared
Parker McCollum extends tour with summer dates in 2026
Parker McCollum has added new 2026 tour dates, with new legs added in June, July, August, and September. The newly announced dates for summer and fall 2026 will kicking-off June in Milwaukee, WI, hitting cities including Los
‘He never met a stranger’: Knoxville remembers beloved coach ‘D-Dub’ Whiteman
David “D-Dub” Whiteman during his time as football coach at Abingdon High School (Photo courtesy of the Whiteman family) David “D-Dub” Whiteman cared deeply about people, remembered everything about them, never met a stranger and had that
50 memorable games in Galesburg Silver Streaks girls basketball history
There have been many great games in Galesburg HS girls basketball history. Here are “50 Memorable Games.” They are listed in chronological order. If you think there are other games that should have included, leave comments in