Galesburg firefighters battle two-story house fire on North Broad Street; residents escape safely
Galesburg Fire Department crews battle a structure fire at 441 N. Broad St. on Friday, May 15, 2026. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A Galesburg home was heavily damaged Friday morning after a fast-moving fire forced a partial roof collapse
World-class, world record — West End star Louise Dearman makes her U.S. solo debut in Galesburg Saturday
West End star Louise Dearman visited the WGIL studios on Friday, May 15, 2026, ahead of her performance at the Historic Orpheum Theatre. (WGIL) She holds a record no other actress in the world can claim. And
Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law to star in as-yet-untitled Nancy Meyers film
After more than a decade away from the director’s chair, Nancy Meyers is officially stepping back into filmmaking with a new, still-untitled project at Warner Bros—and she’s bringing a major ensemble cast with her. The upcoming film
David Boreanaz to lead NBC’s ‘The Rockford Files’ reboot
David Boreanaz is stepping into the role of a classic TV detective, signing on to headline a reboot of The Rockford Files for NBC. The series reimagines the beloved show that originally starred James Garner and aired
Galesburg police and fire radio is going encrypted — 7 things to know before June 1
A dispatch console in the new Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 Center in the Galesburg Public Safety Building. (Photo courtesy Galesburg Police Department) For the first time in Galesburg’s history, police, fire, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office will
Knox County property transfers for May 7–13, 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 May 7–13, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published.
The Weeknd reveals final Asia dates for ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour
The Weeknd has unveiled the closing chapter of his massively successful “After Hours Til Dawn” stadium tour, announcing an 11-show run across Asia later this year. The worldwide run has already traveled through North America, Europe, Latin
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline FIFA 2026 World Cup final halftime show
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the tournament final will include a halftime performance inspired by the Super Bowl format, with Madonna, BTS and Shakira set to headline the event on July 19 at
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline FIFA 2026 World Cup final halftime show
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the tournament final will include a halftime performance inspired by the Super Bowl format, with Madonna, BTS and Shakira set to headline the event on July 19 at
