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Prairie Street intersection reopens in downtown Galesburg; Kellogg Street set to close

The Prairie and Simmons streets intersection reopened to traffic Wednesday, July 23, 2025, marking a key milestone in an ongoing downtown revitalization project that began in March. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The Prairie and Simmons streets intersection reopened to traffic Wednesday, marking a key milestone in an ongoing downtown revitalization project that began in March. The west half of the Simmons Street parking lot is expected to reopen soon, while…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg mourns first female Knox County Board member

Caroline (Andrews) Porter A former Galesburg resident who was a lifelong political activist, downtown advocate and the first ever female to serve on the Knox County Board has died. Caroline (Andrews) Porter of Springfield, formerly of Galesburg, died on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. She was 89. She served three terms on the Knox County Board starting in 1973, breaking gender barriers, and later became the first ex…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Former Maple Avenue fire station gains another month of life despite challenges

The former Maple Avenue fire station was built in 1907. The station served the community until 2002, when operations moved to the new $1.5 million Fremont Street Station. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The former Maple Avenue fire station has at least another month of life despite mounting obstacles facing the century-old building. The Galesburg City Council on Monday voted once again to delay voting on a bid to demolish the aging firehouse, opting instead …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Serena’s Nicollette Walsh selects Knox College

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Serena graduate Nicollette Walsh has signed on to continue her education at Knox College in Galesburg and her volleyball career at the NCAA Division III level with the Prairie Fire.Education · Galesburg Read Article

Glancing Back for July 20: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum prepares for opening

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Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Downtown construction update: Prairie Street intersection set to reopen next week

The Simmons Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvement Project as seen at the intersection of Prairie and Simmons streets on Friday, July 18, 2025. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) The Prairie and Simmons street intersection is expected to reopen to traffic early to mid-next week, according to the City of Galesburg Department of Public Works. The latest update, issued Friday, highlights progress on the Simmons Street project, with the west half of the par…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg man sentenced to 35 years for arson attack of juvenile

A Galesburg man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for restraining, sexually assaulting, and attempting to kill a juvenile by setting a fire in a residence last summer. Jason Dean Fielder, 47, was sentenced Thursday by Ninth Circuit Judge Andrew Doyle in Knox County Circuit Court following a jury trial in April that convicted him on multiple felony charges stemming from the violent incident. The defendant received 15 years for Attempted Fi…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

From asada nachos to BBQ chicken pizza: Here are the Taste of Galesburg 2025 food champs

And the winners are … Here are the food category champions from Taste of Galesburg 2025 on Thursday night in Downtown Galesburg. Best Lemonade Blueberry Lemonade from TMRW’s Brew Best Drink (Energy or Protein) Orange Cream Monster from Orange Cup Best Coffee, Tea or Latte Viennese Iced Coffee from the Landmark Café and Creperie Best Pancake Pancake with Berry Medley from Judy’s Kitchen Best Nachos Asada Nachos from Taqueria Jalisco Best App…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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Prairie Street intersection reopens in downtown Galesburg; Kellogg Street set to close

Galesburg mourns first female Knox County Board member

Former Maple Avenue fire station gains another month of life despite challenges

Serena’s Nicollette Walsh selects Knox College

Glancing Back for July 20: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum prepares for opening

Downtown construction update: Prairie Street intersection set to reopen next week

Galesburg man sentenced to 35 years for arson attack of juvenile

From asada nachos to BBQ chicken pizza: Here are the Taste of Galesburg 2025 food champs

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Prairie Street intersection reopens in downtown Galesburg; Kellogg Street set to close

Galesburg mourns first female Knox County Board member

Former Maple Avenue fire station gains another month of life despite challenges

Serena’s Nicollette Walsh selects Knox College

Glancing Back for July 20: Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum prepares for opening

Downtown construction update: Prairie Street intersection set to reopen next week

Galesburg man sentenced to 35 years for arson attack of juvenile

From asada nachos to BBQ chicken pizza: Here are the Taste of Galesburg 2025 food champs