Galesburg, IL

Longtime railroader, labor leader and Lincoln native to lead nation’s oldest continuous Labor Day parade Sept. 7 SMART Transportation Division Illinois State Director Bob Guy, whose more than three decades […] The post SMART-TD Illinois State Director Bob Guy Named Grand Marshal of Galesburg Labor Day Parade appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Wehrly was a Galesburg native and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was killed in Iraq in 2005.

Dixie Dawne Mahnesmith, 83, of Galesburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home. She was born […] The post Dixie Dawne Mahnesmith appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

A special ceremony is coming up this week to honor the life and service of Galesburg native Sergeant First Class Kyle B. Wehrly. Wehrly was killed in action in Iraq […] The post Kyle B. Wehrly Memorial Highway Designation Set for Friday appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

The Illinois EPA said heightened levels of a PFAS compound were found in water samples. The city said those readings were taken from "raw, unfinished water."

Cheryl L. Johnson, 82, formerly of Victoria and Galesburg, passed away at 10:13 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home. Cheryl was born May 6, 1944, […] The post Cheryl L. Johnson appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is notifying the owners and operators of the Galesburg Community Water System (CWS), Abingdon CWS, East Galesburg CWS, Henderson CWS, Knoxville CWS, Windwood […] The post Galesburg Community Water System and Six Satellite Systems Notified of Right-to-Know Requirements appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Water systems in Abingdon, East Galesburg, Henderson, Knoxville, Windwood and Little York purchase water from the Galesburg CWS.

Around 60 Scrabble players from around the country will be at Knox College for the tournament, which runs Sept. 5-7. Here's how the tournament's format is unique.

Stephen L. Hawkins, 82, of Cameron, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, Illinois. Steve was […] The post Stephen L. Hawkins appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.