Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows
By Olivia Ardito and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season with outbreak zones popping up across the state. Peak flu season comes in February as January fatalities
Longtime Galesburg-area doctor who delivered more than 15,000 babies dies
Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen A longtime area doctor who delivered more than 15,000 babies over his career has died. Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen, 89, of Galesburg, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Seminary Manor Nursing Home after
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026. 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 Jan. 19-23, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
Knox College hosts Cornel West, Robert P. George to model civil disagreement in divided times
Knox College President Andrew McGadney (left) and Associate Professor Thomas Bell preview the Jan. 29 discussion with Cornel West and Robert P. George on Galesburg’s Morning News. (WGIL) Knox College will host a free public discussion Thursday
Galesburg mayor nominates longtime south side resident for Ward 3 vacancy
A lifelong resident of Galesburg’s south side, born and raised in Ward 3, has been nominated by Mayor Peter Schwartzman to fill the vacant alderman seat on the City Council. The nominee is Charles “Chuck” Reynolds, who
Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Emmylou Harris to headline U.K.’s Highways Festival 2026
The U.K.’s Highways Festival will return to London’s Royal Albert Hall for its fourth consecutive year, set to take place Friday, May 15th-Sunday, May 17, 2026. The three-day event will be led by headliners Jon Pardi, Carly
Streaks Legends: How John Thiel Perfected the 2-1-2
1958-1959 Silver Streaks In 1970, while playing basketball for Savanna HS, we were playing Sterling Newman. The Comets came down the floor in the second half, and they yelled,”Streak.” Their “Streak” offense meant they were going to
Carrie Underwood, Shinedown, and Creed to headline 2026 Velocity Festival at Field of Dreams
Carrie Underwood, Shinedown and Creed will headline the 2026 Velocity Festival, an expanded three-day music event taking place over Labor Day weekend – September 4–6, 2026 — at the historic Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville,