Preserving History: Galesburg’s Hope Cemetery hosts 5K to fund legacy
Hope Cemetery, Galesburg’s oldest burial ground since 1836, located at 64 S. Academy St. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Hope Cemetery, Galesburg’s oldest burial ground since 1836, holds the stories of the city’s founders, veterans, and trailblazers, as shared by
Tree removal prompts Galesburg road closures. Here’s the plan.
The City of Galesburg has announced two temporary road closures this week for tree removal projects, weather permitting. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Galesburg Forestry Department will close McClure Street between
Staci Danner succeeds Nelson as Bridgeway CEO
Staci Danner Bridgeway, a Galesburg-based human services organization serving individuals with mental health, substance use, and disability needs, has named Staci Danner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1. Danner, who has dedicated more than
Patricia Clarkson joining Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2
Actress Patricia Clarkson is joining the sophomore season of the Netflix series Ransom Canyon, starring Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Clarkson will guest star as Claire O’Grady, the “maternal and self-involved” mother of “concert pianist turned dance hall
John Krasinski returning to direct/write/produce ‘A Quiet Place Part III’
John Krasinski is returning as writer, director and producer of A Quiet Place Part III, which is scheduled to hit theaters on July 9, 2027. Krasinski announced on social media that he will take the helm of
Sanctuary on Seminary: Celebrating nature-inspired goods and local artistry
Hillary Anderson, owner of Sanctuary on Seminary, 172 S. Seminary St., Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A new retail shop celebrating nature-inspired goods and local artistry has opened at 172 S. Seminary St. in Galesburg, transforming a historic space
Warren County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025. 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 Oct. 13-17, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
Galesburg girls sports: Competing for opportunity, equality and championships
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. ••• Coach Clara Cypreanson Question #1: Who was the coach
Doja Cat shares videos for ‘Gorgeous’ and ‘Stranger’ from new album ‘Vie’
Doja Cat released her album Vie last month, and the artist has shared two music videos for her songs “Gorgeous” and “Stranger.” The video for ‘Gorgeous’ features Doja with various makeup products from the fictitious brand “Gorgeous.”
Listen to Maren Morris’ song “Be a B**ch” from ‘Dreamsicle (Deluxe)’
Maren Morris’ unfiltered new single, “Be a B**ch,” is available now, and is one of four new tracks to be featured on her Dreamsicle (Deluxe) album. Also featured on Dreamsicle (Deluxe) are the tracks “In Love With
