Warren County property transfers for March 30-April 2, 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 March 30-April; 2, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales
Structure fire damages Monmouth home; two pets die

A Monmouth family returned home Monday evening to find their house uninhabitable after a structure fire caused major smoke and heat damage. Two pets died in the fire. The Monmouth Fire Department responded to the scene at
4th Annual G-ALES-Burg Beer Fest is Saturday — and the story behind it goes deeper than craft beer

Blake and Lindsay Benedict of Reserve Artisan Ales at WGIL ahead of Saturday’s 4th Annual G-ALES-Burg Beer Fest. (WGIL) The 4th Annual G-ALES-Burg Beer Fest is this Saturday, April 11, at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales
It’s National Public Health Week — here’s what Knox County’s health department does for you

Knox County Health Department Public Health Administrator Michele Gabriel, left, and Assistant Administrator Wil Hayes. (WGIL) National Public Health Week runs through Saturday, April 12, and Knox County Health Department Public Health Administrator and CEO Michele Gabriel
Ernest drops ‘Boat Named After You’ from upcoming LP ‘Deep Blue’

Ernest has unveiled his latest single, “Boat Named After You,” written by Nashville songwriters Nathan Chapman and Tony Lane and produced by Ernest alongside Jacob Durrett. The song finds Ernest looking back on a past relationship, wondering
Bailey Zimmerman, Brandon Lake share live performance video for their collab ‘Just Believe’

Bailey Zimmerman is ushering in a fresh phase of his career with the release of “Just Believe,” collaborating with six-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Brandon Lake. Fans got their first taste of the track during a surprise
From Lombard’s Olives to Completing Carl — Galesburg’s Time Capsule for April 6, 2026

Evan Massey is a regular contributor to WGIL. He is a retired Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and one of the most successful coaches in Illinois history. In his feature Galesburg’s Time Capsule, Evan takes a
Speed limit drops to 35 mph on South Lake Storey Road, but alderman wants more on curves

The new 35 mph speed limit sign on South Lake Storey Road. (Photo courtesy Bill Gaither) A Galesburg alderman is calling on the city to push Knox County for advisory 25 mph speed limit signs on the
