April 29, 2026
South Prairie Street closed downtown for Weinberg Arcade facade repairs
Road closed signs surround the Weinberg Arcade building at the corner of South Prairie and East Simmons streets…
‘Your watch did not end that day’ — Knox County remembers Deputy Nicholas Weist on fourth anniversary
Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist. (Photo courtesy Knox County Sheriff’s Office) Four years ago today, Knox County…
Knox County Clerk Scott Erickson joins Illinois delegation in Washington to advocate for election security funding
The 2026 Illinois county clerk delegation outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Left to right:…
Massey Quiz #43: Can you match these baseball nicknames to the players?
Evan Massey is a regular contributor to WGIL. He is the former girls basketball coach at Galesburg High…
Galesburg Farmers Market opens Saturday with 19 vendors, new programs, and Kentucky Derby fun
The Galesburg Farmers Market opens its 2026 season this Saturday, May 2, at 362 E. Simmons St. in…
Bruins avoid elimination in OT win against Sabres in Game 5
The Boston Bruins staved off elimination Tuesday night, edging the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime in Game 5…
76ers fight off elimination with 113-97 win over Celtics in Game 5 of series
The Philadelphia 76ers kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive 113–97 victory over the Boston Celtics in…
Netflix reimagines ‘Lord of the Flies’ in new limited series
Netflix has unveiled a gripping preview of its upcoming four-part adaptation of Lord of the Flies, bringing ‘Lord…
Laura Dern joins Season 4 of HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ after Helena Bonham Carter’s departure
Laura Dern is officially boarding Season 4 of The White Lotus, stepping in after Helena Bonham Carter’s recent…
Collapsed sewer lines force portable restrooms outside Knox County Courthouse
A portable restroom trailer sits outside the west entrance of the Knox County Courthouse in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)…
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