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Home of slow-cooked BBQ and homemade sides: Smokin’ Willies reopens in downtown Galesburg
A popular barbecue restaurant that features slow-cooked meats and homemade sauces and sides is set to reopen in downtown Galesburg. Smokin’ Willies BBQ, which debuted at Fat Fish Pub before renting space at Cedar Creek event venue the last three years, now has a place to call home at 161 N. Cherry St. — the original Moose Lodge.
Galesburg man charged with murder to remain jailed
The Galesburg man accused of shooting and killing another man several weeks ago on the city’s south side will remain in jail until his court case is resolved. Knox County Court records indicate a judge Monday approved of a prosecution request, under the state’s Pretrial Fairness Act, to keep Chase Houlden, Jr., 19, in custody until his case is resolved.
Kickoff to a new field: Monmouth’s April Zorn Memorial Stadium in middle of $1.6M in renovations
At Monmouth College’s April Zorn Memorial Stadium, workers install the new varsity ‘M’ logo on the Bobby Woll Memorial Field turf on June 12. (MONMOUTH COLLEGE) $1.6 million worth of renovations are being done to a well-used part of the Monmouth College athletic complex. College officials say...
G.L. Vitale Family Foundation awards $115,000 to community organizations. Here are the recipients
The G.L. Vitale Family Foundation has awarded a total of $115,000 to three community organizations with varied ways to serve the Knox County community. The Galesburg Symphony Center will provide music instruction and more, the Knox County YMCA will put the donation toward a PlayZone, and CASA of West Central Illinois will continue its mission of helping abused and neglected children in the court system.
From Railroad Days to LIPANDA Day: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Join us for the annual Railroad Days weekend starting on Thursday, June 27 through the Sunday in Downtown Galesburg! Events begin on 6 p.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. Sunday. This weekend includes all kinds of fun for everyone! Rail yard tours, carnival rides, food trucks, vendors, antique cars, a huge model train show, local food and brews, live music, movies, a live rail car wheel change demo, and tons more! Find out EVERYTHING that’s happening at Railroad Days in Galesburg at www.galesburgrailroaddays.com.
Hope Initiative could have two homes at least through start of 2025
The Hope Initiative will technically have two locations, at least for awhile. The relatively new local organization has been operating out of warehouse space at the Galesburg Rescue Mission, before the Benedict Family Foundation offered them the space in the just-purchased former Churchill Junior High School location they will open in starting in January.
More than just a playground: How HT Custer Park has the latest in playground equipment that all kids can use
HT Custer Park may become one of the most used parks in the city. It has a splash pad, a ball field, a rain and butterfly garden, and, now, a new playground area that the ribbon was cut on Friday by the city and the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce.
Director of CASA of West Central Illinois to serve on national Rural Leadership Council
CASA of West Central Illinois’ Executive Director, Kelly Radeke, has been selected by the National CASA/GAL Association to serve on its Rural Leadership Council. The purpose of the Rural Leadership Council is to advise and partner with National CASA/GAL on policies, resources, and strategies that impact rural programs, bring a voice to National CASA/GAL’s work on developing a network-wide growth process and strategy, and to conceptualize and develop support systems, tools, and communications specific to the needs of rural programs.
Knox County property transfers for June 13-18, 2024. 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 June 13-18, 2024. 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.
Illinois Commerce Commission approved deal to improve several Galesburg rail crossings. Here’s what will be done
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved what they termed a “stipulated agreement” that will allow upgrades at a couple railroad crossings on the city’s south side. They approved the City of Galesburg installing automated train warning devices at crossings on both South Seminary Street, and South Chambers Street.
UPDATE: One killed in fatal downtown motorcycle accident
A fatal motorcycle accident took place Wednesday night in downtown Galesburg. Galesburg Police responded to the Cherry and Simmons Streets intersection at 7:19 p.m. for a report of a motorcycle accident. They believe that two motorcycles were riding south on Cherry Street when they became entangled causing the victim to...
More federal charges against former head of now defunct COVID-19 testing facility
A Peoria-area man is now facing more federal trouble — this time, for how he financially handled the COVID-19 testing his company did. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Aaron Rossi, 40, of Morton has been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges including healthcare fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud — all involving now-closed Reditus Labs out of Pekin.
Man, injured in shooting, arrested for murder
The Galesburg man who had been hospitalized since being injured in a fatal shooting almost two weeks ago is now in custody. Galesburg Police and Knox County Jail records both confirm Chase Houlden, Jr., 19, was booked into the Knox County Jail Tuesday after being released from a Peoria hospital.
Monmouth-Roseville hires Galesburg AD as new principal. D205 begins ‘expedited search’ for replacement
Monmouth-Roseville has a new high school principal, a move that will force Galesburg District 205 to start the search for a new athletic director. Eric Matthews, athletic director for Galesburg District 205 the past six years, was unanimously approved as the new principal at Monmouth-Roseville High School at Tuesday’s District 238 school board meeting. The vote was 5-0, with two board members absent Tuesday.
‘Why don’t you fix my street?’ New system will improve planning process, save Galesburg money
A new pavement management system will help the city better plan for maintenance and rehabilitation projects on Galesburg streets, and at the same time save money. Alderman on Monday approved a proposal submitted by Decision Optimization Technology in the amount of $100,000 to provide pavement management services for the city.
Federal class action lawsuit filed against Mary Davis Home. See the complaint here
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf two current inmates at the Knox County Mary Davis Home, accusing the juvenile detention home and its leaders of abuse in several forms. The lawsuit, originally filed May 28, but amended and announced Monday by the ACLU of Illinois, accuses...
From Juneteenth to Cafe in the Park: Here are 5 things to do around Galesburg this week
Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Join us for a FREE family-friendly event and resource fair at the Galesburg Public Library from noon to 2 p.m., followed by an evening of celebration at the Downtown Park Plaza with a keynote speaker and entertainment from 4-7 p.m. Food truck vendors will also be available. Limited edition t-shirts are available for purchase. Galesburg Parks and Recreation are also hosting a Juneteenth Event at the Lakeside Waterpark from 1-4 p.m. for $8 a person! Games will be played every hour on the hour. Celebrate with us on June 19!
Juvenile arrested after shots fired around Knox and Pine Streets
A Galesburg 17-year-old is in the Mary Davis Home while he faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possessing a stolen gun and resisting officers. Residents alerted Galesburg Police to shots fired in the area of E. Knox and Pine Streets Friday morning just after 10 a.m. No...
Warren County property transfers for June 10-14, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of June 10-14, 2024. 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.
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