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Loreta M. 'Rita' (Mathews) Wagner Smith

Loreta M. “Rita” (Mathews) Wagner Smith, age 72, of Galesburg, Illinois went to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with heart disease on Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of Vernon “Speck” and Helen (McCoy) Mathews. She attended and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1971. She then received her LPN from Carl Sandburg College. She married Marty T. Smith on April 28, 2…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 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 Jan. 21-28, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list. ABINGDON 103 Givens St.: $134,000; Cynthia A. Flaherty to Zachary D. Baker. 204 E. Adams St.: $18,250; B.S. of Galesburg…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police

Officer Jake Taylor and K9 Zeus stand at the Galesburg City Council meeting as Mayor Peter Schwartzman reads the retirement proclamation and Chief Kevin Legate presents a gift at the Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, meeting. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) After six years of loyal service detecting narcotics, recovering evidence, and aiding in high-profile investigations, Galesburg Police Department K9 Zeus #184 officially retired Monday night with a proclamation from …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?

Open the article to view the coverage from WGIL 93.7 FM & 1400 AMTrees · Galesburg Read Article

Your Questions Answered: What's happening at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall?

Debris pile from interior cleanup and demolition at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Residents have noticed increased activity at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall, prompting questions about the scope and purpose of the work. Steve Gugliotta, director of Community Development for the City of Galesburg, told WGIL the property owner hired an asbestos removal company in December. The company spent several week…Sears · Galesburg Read Article

Talking with Jimmie: Reid, Morris, VanScyoc, Taylor top his Illinois coaching short list

Jimmie Carr Jimmie Carr was a great player for the 1959 Silver Streaks. He spent over five decades covering Streaks basketball on the radio. During that time, he watched some legendary coaches and their teams take on Galesburg. Not only did Jimmie have a chance to watch these opposing coaches and their teams, he had the opportunity to talk with these coaches. Our conversation was about these legendary coaches. Jimmie shares some of his insights …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Little Mexico Galesburg brings authentic Mexican food back to former El Jarochito site

Owners Antonio Flores and Maria Ceron inside Little Mexico Galesburg at 164 S. Academy St. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Little Mexico Galesburg will bring authentic Mexican food back to 164 S. Academy St. within the next two weeks. Maria Ceron and Antonio Flores are the owners of the new restaurant, which occupies the space most recently home to El Jarochito. Flores was a partial owner there for years before stepping away after the original owner’s death.…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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Loreta M. 'Rita' (Mathews) Wagner Smith

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police

Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?

How Ken Menke broke Galesburg High School Basketball’s 36-year color barrier

Galesburg City Council unanimously approves Chuck Reynolds as Ward 3 alderman

Galesburg Industrial Fire Swiftly Contained by Firefighters

Your Questions Answered: What's happening at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall?

Talking with Jimmie: Reid, Morris, VanScyoc, Taylor top his Illinois coaching short list

Little Mexico Galesburg brings authentic Mexican food back to former El Jarochito site

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Loreta M. 'Rita' (Mathews) Wagner Smith

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 21-28, 2026. See a list of home and other sales

K9 Zeus retires after 6 years of loyal service with Galesburg Police

Your Questions Answered: Why are so many trees being removed from Standish Park?

How Ken Menke broke Galesburg High School Basketball’s 36-year color barrier

Galesburg City Council unanimously approves Chuck Reynolds as Ward 3 alderman

Galesburg Industrial Fire Swiftly Contained by Firefighters

Your Questions Answered: What's happening at the former Sears building in Sandburg Mall?

Talking with Jimmie: Reid, Morris, VanScyoc, Taylor top his Illinois coaching short list

Little Mexico Galesburg brings authentic Mexican food back to former El Jarochito site

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