Eastbound I-74 reopening Wednesday in Knox County — repairs on schedule
Eastbound Interstate 74 through Knox County is expected to reopen Wednesday afternoon, with the Illinois Department of Transportation confirming the emergency bridge repairs are proceeding on schedule. An IDOT spokesperson told WGIL on Tuesday that crews are
Galesburg’s $3.4 million fleet maintenance facility request advances — but funding not yet guaranteed
A $3.4 million federal funding request from the City of Galesburg has cleared a critical early hurdle, with Congressman Eric Sorensen selecting the fleet maintenance facility project as one of his 20 congressionally-designated spending priorities for fiscal
Monmouth City Council adopts $42.9 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27
The Monmouth City Council has adopted its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, a $42.9 million spending plan that takes effect May 1. City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher says the largest funds in the budget are the general fund and
Knox County residents urged to report storm damage as IEMA assesses April 17-18 storms
A storm moves through the Abingdon area Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo courtesy Kristi Huffaker-Anderson) The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is asking Knox County residents who experienced property damage from the April 17-18 storms and tornadoes —
Riley Green shares new song ‘My Way’ amid acting debut on CBS’s ‘Marshals’
Country artist Riley Green is branching into acting with a role in CBS’s Western drama Marshals, while also contributing new music to the series. His self-written track “My Way,” produced by Dann Huff, will be featured in
Dan + Shay share the powerful new single “Say So”
Country stars Dan + Shay are opening a deeply personal chapter with their latest release, “Say So,” unveiled globally through Warner Records Nashville. Known for chart-topping love songs, the duo shifts into more vulnerable territory, delivering a
Warren County property transfers for April 13-17, 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 April 13-17, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
From Old GHS to Fremont: A nostalgic look at the 1959-60 school year
Evan Massey is a former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and a regular contributor to WGIL. He writes sports and history features and a weekly Time Capsule column. I have put together a collection of some