United Red Storm Volleyball Claim First Regional Title Since 2016

It was high school volleyball regional championship night around the state on Thursday night. The United Red Storm hosted a class 1A regional at the Fieldhouse at United High School. The Red Storm hadn’t claimed a regional championship plaque since 2016. Their opponents in the title tilt were the West Prairie Cyclones. The perennial power […]

Time, Location Changes for Sandburg Men’s Soccer Region 4 Quarterfinal Saturday

Due to wet field conditions, the time and location for the Carl Sandburg College men’s soccer team’s Region 4 Division II quarterfinal Saturday have been changed. The contest will now be played at 4 p.m. Saturday at Jorge Prats Field on the campus of Knox College. The Chargers (11-2-2), ranked 20th in the country and […]

Local Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Saturday, Oct. 28th

The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging Illinoisans to take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day taking place on Saturday, Oct. 28th. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and various local organizations are hosting events around the state to collect tablets, capsules, patches and other forms of prescription medication that may be outdated or […]

Garages Fires in Galesburg Under Investigation

The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 254 and 266 Ohio Ave. October 26, 2023, at 12:12 p.m. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Upon arrival, personnel encountered two detached garages on fire. Battalion Chief Dave Farrell established command, and access was gained from an alleyway […]

Dawn R. Horaney

Dawn R. Horaney, 70, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at the age of 70 on October 25, 2023. Born in Galesburg on March 25, 1953, to the late Donald H. and Jean M. (Foster) Sparling, she spent most of her life in the community she loved so dearly. Dawn is fondly remembered by […]

Monmouth, Knox Colleges Combine to Donate Blood to Area Hospitals

Monmouth donates 48 units, Knox 38 units in lead-up to 134th Turkey Bowl game on Nov. 11. On Nov. 11, the Monmouth College and Knox College football teams will compete 134th time in the legendary Turkey Bowl. On Oct. 26, the two colleges went head-to-head to donate blood — and the big winner were area […]

Monmouth College Athletes to Hand Out Halloween Treats to Area Children

Watch out for those ghosts and witches this Tuesday, Oct. 31, as Monmouth College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host a Halloween trick-or-treating event for the local community. SAAC members will be set up on East Broadway in front of the College’s Dahl Chapel and Auditorium from 5:30-7 p.m. on Halloween. All area children and their […]