Galesburg council to consider South Street underpass planning grant tonight

Galesburg City Council members tonight will consider a reapplication for federal funding to plan major safety and mobility improvements at the South Street railroad underpass — a long-term project the city has pursued through previous grant cycles.
3.8 magnitude quake rattles central Illinois early Tuesday

USGS map showing the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Ohlman in Montgomery County on Jan. 20, 2026. No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near the Montgomery County town of Ohlman,
Luxury fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies at age 93

Italian fashion icon Valentino Garavani, whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable elegance, has died at the age of 93, according to an announcement from his foundation on Monday. He passed away at his home
Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney to headline 13th annual Tortuga Music Festival in 2026

The Tortuga Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 13th annual event, with Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney are set to headline the 2026 edition of the fest, taking place April 10–12 in Fort Lauderdale,
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ falls short with $15M opening weekend behind ‘Avatar 3’

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened with a disappointing $15 million over the MLK weekend, falling short of $20 million projections and losing the box office crown to the holdover hit ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ which
Judy’s Kitchen seeks TIF incentive for open breakfast kitchen in downtown Galesburg

Interior of Judy’s Kitchen at 51 N. Prairie St., showing the current seating area under the mural where the new open, public-facing kitchen for pancake production will be installed as part of the proposed renovation. (Judy’s Kitchen
Warren County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026: See a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Jan. 12-16, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
Evan Massey: Grinnell brings the ‘circus’ back to Galesburg

In 2004, the headline of the sports page of The Register-Mail was, “Circus Comes to Town.” Sports writer Jay Redfern then started his article with the following, “Fasten your seat belts. College basketball’s biggest thrill ride is
Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH sets 2026 North American tour dates

Wolfgang Van Halen and his band Mammoth have set their first headlining dates of 2026 in North America, serving as support of their third album, The End. The touring lineup – comprised of Van Halen with guitarists
