Warren County property transfers for Dec. 29, 2025 – Jan. 2, 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 Dec. 29, 2025 through Jan. 2, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on
Knox County man arrested after allegedly killing dog, possessing firearms as felon

A Wataga man was arrested Saturday after Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated reports he shot and killed his dog and possessed firearms as a convicted felon. Jon P. Benson, 50, faces multiple charges following the execution
From building upgrades to less laptops: Asplund on Galesburg schools’ progress and priorities

Galesburg District 205 Superintendent of Schools John Asplund says the district ended 2025 in strong shape and is positioned for continued improvement in 2026, despite uncertainty in state and federal funding. John Asplund: Galesburg District 205 2025
MGM+ acquires Kaley Cuoco mystery-thriller series ‘Vanished’

Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin are set to star in the four-part mystery-thriller Vanished, which was officially acquired by MGM+ for the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America. Prime Video had previously announced deals for the
‘Lioness’ renewed by Paramount+ for Season 3

Paramount+ has given the green light for Season 3 of Taylor Sheridan’s espionage thriller Lioness, starring and executive produced by Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman. The formal renewal comes 10 months after Season 2 of the drama series
Elbert Kimbrough, half of famed Galesburg twins and NFL star, dies at 87

Twins Albert and Elbert Kimbrough were all-state athletes for Galesburg High School. Elbert Leon Kimbrough, a Galesburg native and legendary athlete whose accomplishments helped put the city on the map, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at his
Traffic committee recommends further study on YMCA crosswalk, other changes

Galesburg’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended further study on a proposed crosswalk near the Knox County YMCA on West Carl Sandburg Drive and other safety measures in its December report. The committee reviewed seven items, relying on speed
Nick Jonas shares ‘Gut Punch’ from upcoming solo album ‘Sunday Best’

Nick Jonas has dropped his first new music of 2026 with the single “Gut Punch,” the first track from his upcoming solo album, Sunday Best. On Instagram, Nick said in a video message that he chose to
Rosalía announces global Lux Tour 2026

Rosalía will embark on her most extensive headlining tour in 2026. The ‘Lux Tour 2026’ will feature 42 shows across 17 countries in support of her critically acclaimed, fourth full-length album Lux, out now. Produced by Live
