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Federal judge orders reforms at Mary Davis Home, blocks use of confinement | Illinois State Bar Association

Federal judge orders reforms at Mary Davis Home, blocks use of confinementA federal judge has ordered immediate reforms at the Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Home, finding that excessive use of confinement at the Galesburg facility likely has violated the constitutional rights of youth detained there. Source: TriStates Public RadioGalesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

2026 Galesburg draft budget $76.3M: Tax rate drops, pensions and infrastructure take center stage

City officials unveiled a proposed $76.3 million budget for fiscal year 2026 during a work session Monday at City Hall, featuring a drop in the property tax rate to its lowest since 2008 amid ongoing challenges with public safety pensions and infrastructure needs. The session outlined a timeline for finalizing the budget, with reviews in October, public input in November, and approval in December. City Manager Eric Hanson tells WGIL, “I was plea…Infrastructure · Galesburg Read Article

Knox County property transfers for Sept. 18-24, 2025. 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 Sept. 18-24, 2025. 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 205 W. Martin St.: $30,000; Emily R. Vanbeveran to Gary Condreay. 302 N. Pennsylvania Ave.: $11,950; Raritan S…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Evan Massey: Sitting on the Patio with Michael Hanlon

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. ••• Michael Hanlon In athletics, there are so many people who are crucial to the success of a team, but their efforts go unrecognized. In football, the lineman throws the key blocks, the running back sprints thru and scores the touchdown. The running back is interviewed a…Athletics · Galesburg Read Article

New Cooke Park brings recreation to Galesburg’s southwest side

The City of Galesburg officially broke ground on the latest addition to Cooke Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Pictured from left are: Shanie Sanders Brown, representing State Rep. Dan Swanson’s office; State Senator Mike Halpin; Don Miles, director of Parks & Recreation; Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman; Gayla Pacheco; and Fourth Ward Alderman Dwight White. (CAMERON LINE/WGIL) The City of Galesburg officially broke ground on the latest additio…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Person of Interest Wanted in Connection to Theft

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a theft at Howard’s Market. Troopers say 47-year-old Daniel Arthur was spotted Tuesday evening near a barn close to the KCEOC building in Cannon. Witnesses reported he was painting and changing decals on a vehicle believed to be tied to the crime. When officers moved in, Arthur ran into the woods and has not been…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg See the Story

From Red Devils, to Tigers to Silver Streaks: GHS nickname evolution

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. ••• When we think of Galesburg High School sports teams, we think of the GALESBURG SILVER STREAKS. There is pride in the nickname Silver Streaks. It is unique and it is fitting with our connection with the railroad. Galesburg sports teams have not always been called the S…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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Federal judge orders reforms at Mary Davis Home, blocks use of confinement | Illinois State Bar Association

2026 Galesburg draft budget $76.3M: Tax rate drops, pensions and infrastructure take center stage

Massey Quiz #14: Spot 20 faces that make Galesburg great

Talking with Jimmie: What if they had the 3-point arc earlier?

Marching Streaks claim grand champion title at Morton with Siren Song

Knox County property transfers for Sept. 18-24, 2025. See a list of home and other sales

Evan Massey: Sitting on the Patio with Michael Hanlon

New Cooke Park brings recreation to Galesburg’s southwest side

Person of Interest Wanted in Connection to Theft

From Red Devils, to Tigers to Silver Streaks: GHS nickname evolution

Local News Publishers

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Federal judge orders reforms at Mary Davis Home, blocks use of confinement | Illinois State Bar Association

2026 Galesburg draft budget $76.3M: Tax rate drops, pensions and infrastructure take center stage

Massey Quiz #14: Spot 20 faces that make Galesburg great

Talking with Jimmie: What if they had the 3-point arc earlier?

Marching Streaks claim grand champion title at Morton with Siren Song

Knox County property transfers for Sept. 18-24, 2025. See a list of home and other sales

Evan Massey: Sitting on the Patio with Michael Hanlon

New Cooke Park brings recreation to Galesburg’s southwest side

Person of Interest Wanted in Connection to Theft

From Red Devils, to Tigers to Silver Streaks: GHS nickname evolution