OSF St. Mary cuts ribbon on expanded Galesburg emergency department — wait times already down 30%
OSF HealthCare leaders, physicians, staff, and community partners gather in the new emergency department wing during the Blessing & Dedication at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (Photo provided/OSF HealthCare) OSF
NYT bestselling author Kaveh Akbar comes to Knox College this Friday — free and open to the public
Knox College Director of Creative Writing Nicholas Regiacorte reads from Kaveh Akbar’s novel Martyr! during a visit to the WGIL studios on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) One of the most celebrated novelists in America is
Thandiwe Newton, Ncuti Gatwa join Michaela Coel in HBO’s ‘First Day on Earth’
Michaela Coel is returning to television with First Day on Earth, a new drama for HBO and BBC, following the success of I May Destroy You. Coel not only stars in the series but also serves as
Reneé Rapp joining Season 5 of ‘The Morning Show’ on Apple TV
Singer/actress Reneé Rapp is set to reenter the acting world with a role in Season 5 of The Morning Show on Apple TV+. She joins a high-profile ensemble led by Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Billy Crudup.
Warren County property transfers for May 11–15, 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 May 11–15, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report
Steve Cheesman re-elected deputy mayor as Galesburg City Council breezes through agenda
Galesburg 7th Ward Alderman Steve Cheesman, re-elected deputy mayor by the City Council on Monday, May 18, 2026. (City of Galesburg) Steve Cheesman will continue as Galesburg’s deputy mayor after the City Council unanimously re-elected him Monday
Hayley Williams expands “The Hayley Williams Show” tour
Hayley Williams has expanded The Hayley Williams Show tour across North America, Latin America, and Puerto Rico. The tour will spotlight music from all three of Hayley’s solo albums, along with a few unexpected elements woven into the
Gracie Abrams previews third studio album with the single ‘Hit the Wall’
Gracie Abrams is embarking on a new era of music with the release of her third studio album, Daughter From Hell, due out July 17. Created alongside longtime collaborator Aaron Dessner, the 16-track project follows the massive
