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Galesburg's Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership

Galesburg-based Lux Blox LLC has been awarded an Illinois Innovation Voucher to partner with Bradley University on advancing hands-on STEM education. The $56,432.86 grant supports a year-long project titled “Lux Blox: Product Development toward Chemical Modeling and STEM Education.” The collaboration brings together Lux Blox designers and Bradley faculty from chemistry, engineering, education, and business to develop molecular models, test struc…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small

Abigail Small (Courtesy Galesburg Police Department) The Galesburg Police Department issued the following statement to WGIL regarding the passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small: It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Galesburg Police Department shares the passing of one of our dedicated team members, 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small. Abbey passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, following a prolonged and courageous medical battle. …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More

I have 15 Galesburg pictures of Galesburg people. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun! The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg honors veteran Byron Baird with proclamation for Purple Heart after 15-year wait

Sgt. Byron Baird holds his mayoral proclamation alongside Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman and his parents, Doug and Nancy Baird, during Monday’s recognition. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg resident and Army veteran Sgt. Byron Baird was honored with a mayoral proclamation at Monday night’s City Council meeting for his service and long-delayed Purple Heart. Baird, 38, originally from Williamsfield and a 2005 graduate, was 23 when injured in two IE…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Full walking and biking loop around Lake Storey on track for 2027 completion

Map shows existing (green) and proposed extensions (orange for Phase I, pink for Phase II) to complete the full shared-use path loop around Lake Storey. (City of Galesburg) A full walking and biking loop around Lake Storey is on track for completion by 2027 after the Galesburg City Council approved a key partnership step with the Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday night. The multi-use path expansion—funded by more than $2.6 million …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Jodie Prina: The Galesburg Basketball Legend That Time Forgot

Jodie Prina- GHS Senior Picture 1974 Jodie Prina was a 1974 graduate of Galesburg High School. She was on the first two girls basketball teams at GHS. Those first teams were given a limited schedule but went undefeated each year- going 4-0 and then 6-0. Prina was not just a good player, she was a dominate player.Prina went onto to play at Carl Sandburg College. She led the 1974-5 team to a 19-5 season while averaging 24.1ppg/13.0rpg. The follow…Basketball · Galesburg Read Article

Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller resigns from Galesburg City Council to move outside city

Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller, who announced his resignation from the Galesburg City Council on Monday. (City of Galesburg photo) For the second time in four months, a Galesburg alderman has stepped down because of a move outside ward boundaries. Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller announced during closing comments at Monday’s city council meeting that it would be his last. Miller told WGIL after the meeting that an opportunity arose to buy a house in the…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

New dugouts proposed for Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond at H.T. Custer Park – better airflow, more games

Current dugout at the Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond in H.T. Custer Park. The Galesburg City Council is expected to vote Monday, Dec. 15 on a $35,630 bid for new steel-framed dugouts with better airflow. (Courtesy City of Galesburg) Players and coaches at the Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond in H.T. Custer Park could get relief from summer heat next season if the Galesburg City Council approves new dugouts at Monday’s 6 p.m. meeting. The current concret…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Knox College names Scott Jones as new chief financial officer and VP for finance

Scott Jones Knox College announced Friday that Scott Jones will join the college as chief financial officer and vice president for finance on Feb. 3, 2026. Jones comes to Knox from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he has served as vice president for administration and finance – acting as CFO and COO – since 2021. He brings more than 25 years of senior financial management experience in higher education, mostly at liberal arts instit…Finance · Galesburg Read Article

Warhawk Women Top Prairie Fire on the Road

Galesburg, Ill. -- The UW-Whitewater women's basketball team came back to defeat Knox College 77-66 Saturday afternoon.Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

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Galesburg's Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership

Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small

Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More

Galesburg honors veteran Byron Baird with proclamation for Purple Heart after 15-year wait

Full walking and biking loop around Lake Storey on track for 2027 completion

Jodie Prina: The Galesburg Basketball Legend That Time Forgot

Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller resigns from Galesburg City Council to move outside city

New dugouts proposed for Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond at H.T. Custer Park – better airflow, more games

Knox College names Scott Jones as new chief financial officer and VP for finance

Warhawk Women Top Prairie Fire on the Road

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Galesburg's Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership

Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small

Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More

Galesburg honors veteran Byron Baird with proclamation for Purple Heart after 15-year wait

Full walking and biking loop around Lake Storey on track for 2027 completion

Jodie Prina: The Galesburg Basketball Legend That Time Forgot

Ward 3 Alderman Evan Miller resigns from Galesburg City Council to move outside city

New dugouts proposed for Jimmy Isaacson ball diamond at H.T. Custer Park – better airflow, more games

Knox College names Scott Jones as new chief financial officer and VP for finance

Warhawk Women Top Prairie Fire on the Road

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