$150,000 in damage from early morning warehouse fire

The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a large warehouse located at 561 McClure St, Friday at 5:20AM. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Firefighters encountered smoke coming
Separation saga: Why did Galesburg pay its city manager nearly $75,000 to leave his job?

Former Galesburg City Manager Gerald Smith reads an agenda item during the May 15, 2023, City Council meeting. (City of Galesburg video) Why did Galesburg agree to pay its city manager nearly $75,000 to leave his job?
Galesburg CUSD #205 meetings going back online. Successful first live stream this week

Galesburg CUSD #205 school board meetings are back online with live streaming capabilities having a successful test run this week. The newly constructed district office and board meeting room at the 940 Building made a space that
Knox County property transfers for June 8-14, 2023. 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 June 8-14, 2023. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson dies at age 87

Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson died on Thursday at the age of 87. Jackson’s agent Lionel Larner said in a statement that the actress, who was also a former Labor Member of Parliament, “died peacefully at her home
Al Pacino welcomes newborn son with girlfriend Noor Alfallah

83-year-old Al Pacino has welcomed a newborn son with girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. A rep for the actor confirmed the news to TMZ, adding that they couple have named the child Roman Pacino. The news comes about
Global Citizen’s ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ festival to feature Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz, H.E.R.

Global Citizen will air a new three-hour event taking place on June 22, dubbed ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’. The event will feature sets from Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Lenny Kravitz, Jon Batiste, Ben Harper, Finneas, and
Olivia Rodrigo announces new single “Vampire”

Olivia Rodrigo will drop new music soon, the follow-up to her debut album from 2021, Sour. At the start of June, Rodrigo’s website homepage converted to a timer counting down to June 30. Rodrigo shared on social