1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (316+ words) Knox County Board Chairman Jared Hawkinson said the indefinite closure of the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center on March 21 will provide financial relief to local taxpayers after years of unsustainable costs. Hawkinson explained that the facility " operated under the authority…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (261+ words) Little Mexico Galesburg will bring authentic Mexican food back to 164 S. Academy St. within the next two weeks. The name Little Mexico comes from how the community referred to El Jarochito. Ceron said the previous name was difficult for many to…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (619+ words) In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, WGIL's Tyler Gumm interviews Adam Seaney, director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, along with students McKenzie Goff, Araceli Chavez, Elan Baggott and Caleb Claeys. Seaney provides an overview of the first semester's…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (213+ words) Knox College's 45th annual International Fair will bring dozens of global cultures to Galesburg on Saturday, Jan 31, with a focus this year on sports traditions from around the world. The International Fair is one of Knox's most beloved traditions, bringing together…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (165+ words) Warren County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026. See a list of home and other sales'wgil.com Warren County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026. See a list of home and other sales The Warren County Clerk & Recorder's Office submits the following Illinois real…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (284+ words) Knox County Mental Health Board to allocate $1.8M for local services. Here's how to apply'wgil.com Knox County Mental Health Board to allocate $1.8M for local services. Here's how to apply The Knox County Mental Health (708) Board has about $1.8 million available for…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (289+ words) Retired Galesburg Police Captain Michael DeForest, a Galesburg native who served the department for 30 years before retiring in 2001, is being remembered by colleagues as a fair, quiet, and highly capable officer who earned widespread respect through professionalism, compassion, and mentorship....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (644+ words) Knox County officials have agreed to consider reducing the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph on South Lake Storey Road from North Henderson Street west to the Galesburg city limits, following recommendations from the city's Traffic Advisory Committee and a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (234+ words) Kara Downin, Resource Conservationist for Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, joins Galesburg's Morning News to preview upcoming events and programs. The conversation covers the open house and director election on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the IDOA Conservation Seminars…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (166+ words) 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. City Manager Eric Hanson…...