Your phone may buzz Monday morning — Knox County is testing its new emergency alert system
Knox County residents will want to know about an alert heading to their phones Monday morning — and it is on purpose. The Knox County Emergency Management Agency will conduct a live test of the newly implemented
Galesburg men found guilty of bringing meth and cocaine from Texas for local distribution
Two Galesburg men have been convicted of federal drug trafficking charges following a four-day trial at the U.S. Courthouse in Rock Island. A federal jury found Juan Pablo Garcia, 30, also known as “Chewy,” and Edgar Calderon,
Remembering the 1996 Silver Streaks girls basketball team and its run to third in state
The Galesburg High School girls basketball team. Front row, from left: Mandy Giger, Molly Watson, Julie Lofing, Jen Wright, Melanie Pendergrass, Bridget Schroeder, Ami Pendry, Sara Wood. Back row: Mgr. Erin Snyder, Hilary Coffman, Meg Sherwood, Jennifer
Meet March 2026 Teacher of the Month
105.3 KFM along with Nissan of Galesburg congratulate March’s KFM Teacher of the Month — CHRISTINE TAPPER — a Kindergarten teacher at King Elementary School in Galesburg. Christine was nominated by Mason Peters. As KFM’s teacher of
See Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser in Netflix comedy ‘The Fifth Wheel’ directed by Eva Longoria
Netflix has unveiled first-look images from its upcoming comedy, The Fifth Wheel, directed by Eva Longoria (‘Desperate Housewives’). The photos show Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster laughing together by a pickup truck. Netflix
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local law enforcement. TMZ was first to report the news of Spears’ arrest. The 44-year-old singer
Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears was taken into custody in Southern California on Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local law enforcement. TMZ was first to report the news of Spears’ arrest. The 44-year-old singer
Knox County property transfers for Feb. 26-March 4, 2026. 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 Feb. 26-March 4, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is
Your Questions Answered: Tree removal along US-34 and US-150 part of prairie restoration effort
Tree stumps remain along the US-34 and US-150 corridor in Galesburg after IDOT crews removed invasive cedar trees and brush as part of a prairie restoration project, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy Bill Gaither) Two WGIL
Hilary Duff sets dates for ‘The Lucky Me’ world tour
Hilary Duff is officially heading back on the road. The pop star has announced “The Lucky Me” world tour — her first global headlining run in almost two decades. Support on select shows will come from La
