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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

Knox College hosts Cornel West, Robert P. George to model civil disagreement in divided times

Knox College President Andrew McGadney (left) and Associate Professor Thomas Bell preview the Jan. 29 discussion with Cornel West and Robert P. George on Galesburg’s Morning News. (WGIL) Knox College will host a free public discussion Thursday with Cornel West and Robert P. George on fruitful disagreement and truth-seeking. The event, at Central Congregational Church on the Public Square in Downtown Galesburg, begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the…Cornel West · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg mayor nominates longtime south side resident for Ward 3 vacancy

A lifelong resident of Galesburg’s south side, born and raised in Ward 3, has been nominated by Mayor Peter Schwartzman to fill the vacant alderman seat on the City Council. The nominee is Charles “Chuck” Reynolds, who previously ran as a write-in candidate for the Ward 3 position in the April 2011 municipal election, narrowly losing to incumbent Russell Fleming by a final tally of 153 votes to 144. Schwartzman submitted the nomination in a lett…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Streaks Legends: How John Thiel Perfected the 2-1-2

1958-1959 Silver Streaks In 1970, while playing basketball for Savanna HS, we were playing Sterling Newman. The Comets came down the floor in the second half, and they yelled,”Streak.” Their “Streak” offense meant they were going to get into a 2-1-2 offense. Through the years talking to Streaks players from the Thiel era, they always talk about the “2-1-2 offense.” This past year, I have had a chance to talk with several former Streaks about th…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen

Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg, after a brief illness. He was born March 20, 1936, in Canton, Illinois, the son of Paul E. and Ethel E. (Pearson) Reinertsen. He attended and graduated from Canton High School in 1954, Augustana College in 1958, and the University of Chicago with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1962. He married Anita Morrel…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Ralph Bruce 'Butch Thron

Ralph Bruce “Butch” Thron, 84, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in his home amid family and friends. Ralph was born February 4, 1942, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Louis Fredrick Thron and Roberthea (Johnson) Thron. Ralph grew up in Quincy and resided there until entering the United States Navy in 1960. He served aboard the destroyer USS Stormes. While abroad, he was proud of being one of the crew …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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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

Knox College to host 45th annual International Fair on Saturday

Longtime Galesburg-area doctor who delivered more than 15,000 babies dies

Robert L. 'Bobby' St. George

Knox College hosts Cornel West, Robert P. George to model civil disagreement in divided times

Galesburg mayor nominates longtime south side resident for Ward 3 vacancy

Streaks Legends: How John Thiel Perfected the 2-1-2

Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen

Ralph Bruce 'Butch Thron

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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

Knox College to host 45th annual International Fair on Saturday

Longtime Galesburg-area doctor who delivered more than 15,000 babies dies

Robert L. 'Bobby' St. George

Knox College hosts Cornel West, Robert P. George to model civil disagreement in divided times

Galesburg mayor nominates longtime south side resident for Ward 3 vacancy

Streaks Legends: How John Thiel Perfected the 2-1-2

Dr. Raoul E. Reinertsen

Ralph Bruce 'Butch Thron

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