Koreana Restaurant: A ‘happy closing’ as mom retires after American dream

Amber Jordan (left) and her mother Ok Hyon (Kim) Curtis, co-owners of Koreana Restaurant, display their Taste of Galesburg Golden Fork Awards in this photo from the restaurant’s Facebook page. The downtown spot will close permanently on
Ticket Winners for Professional Championship Bull Riders in Moline

Country 94.9 FM 95 congratulates our winners of tickets for Professional Championship Bull Riders: JESSICA BRADSHAW of Abingdon PAULA WEST of Victoria JACQUELINE BROWN of Galesburg TONDI HUNTER of Roseville MALLORY NELSON of Gladstone MARLENE ESKRIDGE of
Galesburg council to consider South Street underpass planning grant tonight

Galesburg City Council members tonight will consider a reapplication for federal funding to plan major safety and mobility improvements at the South Street railroad underpass — a long-term project the city has pursued through previous grant cycles.
3.8 magnitude quake rattles central Illinois early Tuesday

USGS map showing the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Ohlman in Montgomery County on Jan. 20, 2026. No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near the Montgomery County town of Ohlman,
Trisha Yearwood to release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ EP, announces acoustic tour

Trisha Yearwood will release ‘The Mirror (Deluxe)’ – an expanded digital version of her album The Mirror, on Jan. 23. Yearwood shared that the deluxe edition of the LP features four new tracks: “You’re Gonna Love It
Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney to headline 13th annual Tortuga Music Festival in 2026

The Tortuga Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 13th annual event, with Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney are set to headline the 2026 edition of the fest, taking place April 10–12 in Fort Lauderdale,
Judy’s Kitchen seeks TIF incentive for open breakfast kitchen in downtown Galesburg

Interior of Judy’s Kitchen at 51 N. Prairie St., showing the current seating area under the mural where the new open, public-facing kitchen for pancake production will be installed as part of the proposed renovation. (Judy’s Kitchen
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026: See a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Jan. 12-16, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Evan Massey: Grinnell brings the ‘circus’ back to Galesburg

In 2004, the headline of the sports page of The Register-Mail was, “Circus Comes to Town.” Sports writer Jay Redfern then started his article with the following, “Fasten your seat belts. College basketball’s biggest thrill ride is
