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Galesburg senior recognized as Commended Student in 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Galesburg High School senior William Edwards has been named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Edwards by GHS Principal Jeff Ewing. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout...
Missing Canton girl found in Arizona; man arrested for abduction
Police in Canton say a teenage girl reported missing almost two weeks ago has been found in Arizona, and a Wisconsin man has been arrested in connection. Canton Police say a man going by the name of Jack L. Daniels of the Green Bay, Wisconsin area was arrested on a warrant for Child Abduction.
Man pleads not guilty to backyard shooting incident
A Galesburg man has entered a not guilty plea to charges in Knox County accusing him of shooting a gun while at his home a month ago. Knox County Court records indicate Leslie Mixon, 60, entered the plea Tuesday to felony charges of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm while his FOID card was revoked.
Contractor’s unsecured databases exposed sensitive voter data in over a dozen Illinois counties; one area county included
Around 4.6 million records associated with Illinoisans in over a dozen counties – including voting records, registrations and death certificates – were temporarily available on the open internet, according to a security researcher who identified the vulnerability in July. The documents were available through an unsecured cloud storage...
Business offering 20 beauty/wellness ‘salon suites’ settles on new Galesburg location. Here’s the updated plan
A growing business offering salon suites that can be leased by up to 20 tenants in the beauty and wellness field will open early next year in Galesburg. Jason Cousineau, founder of Davenport, Iowa-based The Suites, tells WGIL The Suites Galesburg is expected to open February 2025 at 732 W. Main St., the former location of Hank’s Power & Equipment.
After extensive renovations, Wyatt Earp Birthplace ready to be shown to public again
After a couple years worth of remodeling and construction work, the Wyatt Earp birthplace in Monmouth will once again be ready to be shown off. A ribbon-cutting will be held Friday afternoon at the site followed the next day by an open house. Jason Robbins, on the board overseeing the...
Nearly $1M federal grant allows Galesburg to purchase 5 buses to replace aging fleet
A nearly million dollar federal grant will allow Galesburg to purchase five new buses to replace its aging transit fleet. Aldermen on Monday approved of the purchase of five 22-passenger super medium-duty buses from Midwest Transit Equipment utilizing IDOT’s Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program. The smaller 22-passenger buses will replace...
Warren County property transfers for Sept. 9-13, 2024. 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 Sept. 9-13, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Burger franchisee says Freddy’s and Galesburg the ‘perfect fit.’ Site selection in progress
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is expected to open at a yet to be determined location in Galesburg sometime in 2025. That’s according to Freddy’s franchisee Steven Young of MLY Investments, who tells WGIL his firm is in the process of site selection in Galesburg. A PR...
Kewanee man jailed after police chase, gun allegedly displayed at Walmart
A Kewanee man is in trouble with the law after he allegedly pointed a gun at someone while at the city’s Walmart, then led police on both vehicle and foot chases. Kewanee Police say they arrested Jacques Nile, 24, and prosecutors have since filed ten different felony and several misdemeanor weapons and drug-related charges, the most serious of which are Armed Habitual Criminal, and Armed Violence.
Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder, arson, sexual assault of minor
A Galesburg man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sexually assaulting a minor inside a local home, tying the minor up in the home’s basement, then setting part of the home on fire. That’s after a judge Monday afternoon found probable cause for Jason Fielder, 46,...
Their home is now your home: Abingdon Historical Society to host ribbon-cutting Saturday
Years of planning, fundraising, and building have now officially paid off for the Abingdon Historical Society. The society will cut the ribbon on its new home at 113 South Main Saturday, while the Abingdon Road Knights car show is held nearby. “Bunny” Dalton is the new president of the Abingdon...
Canton man wanted for St. Louis-area child abduction
A Canton man is wanted by police on the Illinois side of the Saint Louis area after he allegedly attempted to abduct a child there. Canton Police say Michael Roberts, 44, is wanted in Madison County on a felony charge of Child Abduction. Police in Alton tell media outlets there...
Galesburg seeks federal grant as initial step to replace South Street underpass. Here’s the plan
Update, 10:30 a.m. This story was updated to reflect when the South Street underpass was built. The city of Galesburg plans to go after a federal grant that could lead to the replacement of the antiquated South Street underpass. Aldermen on Monday will be asked to approve a resolution of...
Knox County property transfers for Sept. 5-11, 2024. 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 Sept. 5-11, 2024. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list.
Insurance company: Catalytic converter thefts on the way down
One major insurance company says thefts of one particular item connected to motor vehicles is down again. Bloomington-based State Farm says based on their data only, thefts of catalytic converters are down 74 percent in the first half of this year, compared to last year. That’s based on claims made to them.
Former OT Johnson site could become music venue; concert there Friday night
A concert will be held at the site of the former OT Johnson store in downtown Galesburg — a sign of what the show’s organizer says is a hope of things to come. After a test run last year, the Downtown Community Partnership will host what it’s calling another “pop-up concert” at the site Friday starting at 5:00 p.m., featuring two “eclectic bands.” Admission is $5; and while alcohol will be for sale along with snacks, it’s described as an all-ages show.
From Night Market to music and art trivia: Here are 4 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 4 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Thursday: Night Market on Seminary Street & Thursday Night Jazz. Join us under the stars for a magical night market experience on Thursday, September 12th from 5-8pm! Discover unique treasures from over 20 local vendors (featuring produce, bakery, floral, woodworking, candles, pottery and art). Indulge in a night of shopping, food, and community vibes. The night market will be located on Seminary Street north of Main Street. Many other Seminary Street merchants will be staying open to serve you as well! After you visit the Night Market, be sure to check out Thursday Night Jazz at the Galesburg Community Arts Center from 7-10pm with the Knox College Cherry Street Combo. See you there!
UPDATE: Former Galesburg resident rides out another hurricane
A former Galesburg resident can’t exactly evacuate like other residents do when there’s a hurricane knocking on your front door. Dawn Miller, unlike when Hurricane Irma hit in 2017 in Florida, is now working in the New Orleans area at an undisclosed hospital, where the eye of Hurricane Francine will get perilously close to.
Authorities release name of man who died after being hit by an Amtrak train
Authorities in Kewanee have released some more information after an Amtrak train hit someone that the passenger rail called a “trespasser” Sunday night. Kewanee Police have identified the victim as Lukas McCullough, 40, of Kewanee. Police, Henry County Sheriffs Deputies, and Amtrak Police all responded to a crash...
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