Knox County braces for more extreme heat with cooling sites
The Knox County Emergency Management Agency is monitoring local conditions over the next several days. Temperatures starting Sunday will reach dangerous levels with humidity reaching 83%. Dangerously hot conditions will persist through early next week, with afternoon heat indices
Media literacy education lacks consistency across Illinois
By JASON PISCIA & ANN STRAHLE for Capitol News Illinois jpisc2@uis.edu astra2@uis.edu Article Summary Three years ago, the state mandated that K-12 schools teach media literacy. But the law did not create statewide oversight or provide funding
GPD’s Noah Harlan named 2024 CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year
Galesburg Police Officer Noah Harlan, center, is the 2024 Galesburg Area CrimeStoppers Officer of the Year. Also pictured are Galesburg Police Chief Kevin Legate, left, and Knox County Sheriff Jack Harlan. (WGIL) The Galesburg Area CrimeStoppers has
Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at age 71
Wrestling legend Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea died on Thursday at the age of 71. News of Hogan’s passing was first reported by news outlet TMZ. According to the Clearwater Fire and Police Departments, a 911 call was
Knox County property transfers for July 17-23, 2025. 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 July 17-23, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Century of Sounds & Sales – How teenagers made Lindstrom’s a hit in Galesburg
Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. ••• Lindstrom’s first opened their doors for business in September
Lizzo drops new mixtape “My Face Hurts From Smiling” ft. SZA & Doja Cat
Lizzo has released the 13-track mixtape ‘My Face Hurts From Smiling’. The new project features Doja Cat on “Still Cant Fuh” and SZA on “IRL.” Lizzo and SZA previously collaborated in 2023 on the remix of “Special”
Grammy Awards reveals 2 new categories, rule changes for the 2026 ceremony
The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which includes a stand-alone category for best album cover. The academy announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special
Grammy Awards reveals 2 new categories, rule changes for the 2026 ceremony
The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, which includes a stand-alone category for best album cover. The academy announced that the best recording package and the best boxed or special
