Local News

Longtime local newspaper publisher dies at age 91

October 24, 2016 Local News

Pete Creighton of Galesburg died last week. He was 91 years old.

President Obama endorses U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos

October 24, 2016 Local News

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Moline, is campaigning against Patrick Harlan of Galesburg for a third term. Today, Bustos announced President Barack Obama is endorsing her.

Chamber of Commerce full steam ahead with new holiday festival

October 24, 2016 Local News

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing a new downtown Holiday festival coming to Galesburg this year.

Ghosts of Galesburg brings stories of old to the streets tonight

October 24, 2016 Local News

For the fifth year, the Galesburg Public Library and Galesburg Historical Society will be joining together to put on a special Halloween-esque program around town tonight.

Galesburg police stepping up impaired driving enforcement for Halloween

October 24, 2016 Local News

If you want to stay safe and out of jail this Halloween, don’t drive intoxicated this Halloween holiday.

Local paranormal investigator weighs in on area ghost haunts

October 23, 2016 Local News

Galesburg is full of ghost stories but some hold more water than others according to a local paranormal investigator. About 3 miles northwest of Monmouth, Cry Baby Bridge is a legend in which cars in neutral gear

Cursed no longer: Galesburg Cubs fans celebrate World Series bid

October 23, 2016 Local News

Cursed by a Billy Goat in 1945, foiled by Bartman in 2003 and decades of disappointment, the Chicago Cubs are finally heading back to the World Series.

Your weekend: Farmer’s market winding down and early voting ramping up highlight this weekend

October 21, 2016 Local News

There are a number of events available for Galesburg residents to take part in this weekend. Tomorrow morning and next Saturday are the last two days planned before the farmer’s market season ends at the end of

Galesburg man reports being held at gunpoint on Allens Avenue

October 21, 2016 Local News

A Galesburg man was allegedly held at gunpoint last night near the corner of Allens Ave. and Main St.

Fairview soldier killed in Kabul was a decorated officer

October 21, 2016 Local News

The 26 year old soldier from nearby Fairview who was killed in action by enemy forces earlier this week had an extensive military record and a number of heroic accolades.