Ground News

institutional access

You are connecting from
Lake Geneva Public Library,
please login or register to take advantage of your institution's Ground News Plan.

Knox County, Illinois image

News about Knox County, Illinois

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Knox County, Illinois, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 112stories have been published about Knox County, Illinois which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Knox County, Illinois News

No Injuries Reported After Galesburg Garage Fire

Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg

No Injuries Reported After Galesburg Garage Fire

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Galesburg Fire Department reported no injuries after a garage fire Monday night. Fire crews initially responded to the area near Edwards Avenue and West Ferris Street at approximately 10:42 p.m., Fire Chief Randy Hovind said. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a detached garage that was fully engulfed in flames. Crews then quickly extinguished the fire. The garage is considered a total loss, and the …See the Story

Nexamp Cuts Ribbon on First "Community-Driven Community Solar" Project in Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg

Nexamp Cuts Ribbon on First "Community-Driven Community Solar" Project in Illinois

Nexamp and Trajectory Energy Partners this week celebrated the opening of Blue Grama Solar, a 4.7-MW community solar farm that marks a significant step forward in Illinois’ clean energy transition. As the first Community-Driven Community Solar (CDCS) project energized under the Illinois Shines program, Blue Grama Solar, located in Galesburg, Illinois, prioritizes community involvement and… The post Nexamp cuts ribbon on first “Community-Driven C…See the Story

'I doubted I'd ever be a Streak': Pete Thierry’s trailblazing journey at GHS

Racism · Galesburg

'I doubted I'd ever be a Streak': Pete Thierry’s trailblazing journey at GHS

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. This story about Pete Thierry was originally published November 13, 2011. Pete died December 19, 2020. Segregation and racism in the North When we think about segregation and racism in America during the 20th century, most of us in the North immediately turn out thoughts t…Read Article

Knox County property transfers for June 5-11, 2025. 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 5-11, 2025. 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. ABINGDON 598 Knox Road 600 N: $60,000; Kevin J. Walsh to Michael Moon. 410 S. Main St.: $55,000; Judith A. Skinner to Jo Be…Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

'A model of innovation': Galesburg’s Pegasus Manufacturing named 2025 SBA Illinois Manufacturer of the Year

Ruth Whitehead (center), CEO of Pegasus Manufacturing, Inc., holds her award for the 2025 SBA Illinois Manufacturer of the Year with employees during an awards ceremony at Pegasus on June 5, 2025. Her husband and co-owner Ray Whitehead (left of Ruth) and SBA Illinois District Director Willette LeGrant (right of Ruth). (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A Galesburg manufacturing company that produces materials for the aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Galesburg woman faces aggravated arson charges over May house fire

A Galesburg woman is facing Class X charges of aggravated arson. The counts Jordan N. Larson faces allege that she knew people were present inside the house when she set it on fire. Larson, 30, was arrested in connection with a structure fire that occurred on Sunday, May 25, at 835 S. Chambers St. The Galesburg Fire Department arrived to find smoke coming from the windows and rear of the one-and-a-half-story residence. No injuries were reported …House Fire · Galesburg Read Article

District 205 June 2025 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

Here are personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Monday, June 9, 2025, meeting: District 205 June 2025 Personnel Agenda by WGIL Radio on ScribdGalesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

College Playbook - Advice and insight from former Streaks first-year students

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. I had the opportunity to reach out to 10 Silver Streaks athletes, who graduated from GHS in 2024. They are all finishing their first year of college. Seven of the 10 continued to play a sport in college, while three did not continue playing a sport. These 10 shared their …Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg Read Article

Beyond the turf: D205 pitches plans to modernize Galesburg baseball/softball complex

A proposal to add a spectator seating and a new concessions and restroom building to the Galesburg High School baseball/softball complex takes the ongoing artificial turf improvements one step further to modernize the facilities. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) A proposal to add a spectator seating and a new concessions and restroom building to the Galesburg High School baseball/softball complex takes the ongoing artificial turf improvements one step further…Baseball · Galesburg Read Article

Pritzker urges Knox Class of 2025 to embrace bravery in Commencement address

Gov. JB Pritzker delivers the commencement address on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Knox College. (PHOTO COURTESY KNOX COLLEGE) Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a commencement address focused on courage and humility to Knox College’s Class of 2025 on Sunday, striking a notably non-partisan tone. Speaking for 23 minutes on the South Lawn of Old Main at the 10 a.m. ceremony, he told the more than 200 graduates and others in attendance Sunday, “I’m truly hono…JB Pritzker · Galesburg See the Story

Massey Basketball: 38 Years Strong: Galesburg Summer League returns

Evan Massey Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. This is the 38th year for the Galesburg Summer League. We started the girls basketball league in the summer of 1987, and took one summer off for COVID. Previous to GSL, the Carver Center had run a summer league for men’s and women’s teams. Usually there were …Basketball · Galesburg Read Article

Breaking News Topics Related to Knox County, Illinois