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Galesburg’s Memorial Day Parade and ‘Soldier Welcome Home’
Korean War veteran and parade organizer Gerald Wright previews Monday's Memorial Day Parade, and songwriter Dennis Clark discusses the official video release of "Soldier Welcome Home" — a tribute to veterans written right here in our area.
- Galesburg In Focus ·
Dr. Nathaniel Baker — OSF St. Mary’s ER expansion, behavioral health, and a community garden
The managing medical director of OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center joins Galesburg In Focus to talk about the emergency department expansion, new cardiac technology, and a one-acre community garden fighting food insecurity in Galesburg.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Knox College’s Nicholas Regiacorte on Kaveh Akbar’s visit to Galesburg
Knox College's Director of Creative Writing joins Galesburg's Morning News to preview Friday's Metz Writer-in-Residence reading by Kaveh Akbar — National Book Award finalist, NYT bestseller, and TIME 100 Next honoree. Free and open to the public.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Four years, three sports, one Don Morris Award — Lily Furrow
Galesburg High School senior Lily Furrow joins Galesburg's Morning News to talk about winning the WB6's highest athletic honor, competing in three sports, her senior year adversity, and heading to state track this weekend.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
City Matters: housing grants, road work, and a new TIF district on tap for City Council Monday
Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joins Galesburg's Morning News to preview the May 18 City Council agenda — including a $750,000 housing grant application, $556,000 in road resurfacing, and the first steps toward a new South Henderson Street TIF district.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Louise Dearman — Wicked, a world record, and her U.S. solo debut in Galesburg
The only actress in history to play both Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked joins Galesburg's Morning News ahead of her U.S. solo debut — Saturday, May 16 at the Historic Orpheum Theatre.
Think you know Galesburg? These 15 doors will tell you — Massey Quiz #46
Evan Massey's Quiz #46 puts your knowledge of Galesburg's most recognizable buildings and landmarks to the test — one door at a time.
Sandburg College honors faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff member of the year at commencement
James Sanders, Becky Echelberger, and Mike Kratz were recognized during Sandburg's 58th annual commencement Thursday evening on the Galesburg campus.
Carl Sandburg College announces winners of 37th annual Sandburg Poetry Competition
Winners were selected in four categories — elementary, junior, intermediate, and adult — and honored at a banquet April 30 on Sandburg's Galesburg campus.
Galesburg’s Memorial Day Parade returns Monday — and a local songwriter has a tribute for the weekend
Parade organizer Gerald Wright says about 40 groups are expected Monday on Main Street, with a courthouse ceremony to follow. Songwriter Dennis Clark this week released the video for "Soldier Welcome Home" — a tribute to veterans written right here in our area.
Wear green and grab some chalk — Knox County marks Mental Health Awareness Month this Friday
The Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center are inviting residents to participate in Chalk the Town Green and Wear Green Day on Friday, May 22.
Ameren Illinois upgrading electric infrastructure across Knox, Warren and Mercer counties
Ameren Illinois is beginning a series of upgrades including a major substation conversion in Monmouth and enhancements to the underground electrical network in downtown Galesburg. Work is expected to be complete by early September.
OSF St. Mary cuts ribbon on expanded Galesburg emergency department — wait times already down 30%
OSF HealthCare held a Blessing & Dedication Tuesday for the expanded emergency department at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg — a 7,000-square-foot addition that has already cut the time for patients to see a provider by 30%.
NYT bestselling author Kaveh Akbar comes to Knox College this Friday — free and open to the public
Akbar, a National Book Award finalist and TIME 100 Next honoree, will read from Martyr! — a novel about addiction, loss, and the search for meaning — at 4 p.m. Friday in the Red Room of Seymour Library. Free and open to the public.
Warren County property transfers for May 11–15, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales
The Warren County Clerk & Recorder's Office has submitted the following real estate transfer transactions recorded in Warren County the week of May 11–15, 2026.
Steve Cheesman re-elected deputy mayor as Galesburg City Council breezes through agenda
The council approved all items 7-0 in a 32-minute meeting Monday night — including a $750,000 housing grant application, a road resurfacing contract, and the first step toward a new South Henderson Street TIF district.
Galesburg native Richard Glossip freed after nearly 30 years on Oklahoma death row while awaiting retrial
Glossip walked out of an Oklahoma county jail last Thursday after posting bond — free for the first time in nearly 30 years. The U.S. Supreme Court threw out his conviction last year after finding prosecutors allowed false testimony.
PODCASTS
Galesburg's Memorial Day Parade and 'Soldier Welcome Home'
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Galesburg's Memorial Day Parade and 'Soldier Welcome Home'
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Knox College's Nicholas Regiacorte on Kaveh Akbar's visit to Galesburg
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Four years, three sports, one Don Morris Award — Lily Furrow
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City Matters: housing grants, road work, and a new TIF district on tap for City Council Monday
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Louise Dearman — Wicked, a world record, and her U.S. solo debut in Galesburg
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Susan Van Kirk, author — Mr. Vonnegut and Me and a teaching life in Monmouth
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Second Mortgage and the Sofa Kings — 'Paid in Full' reunion concert benefits Orpheum
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Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg
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Knox Community Health Center — behavioral health awareness, stigma, and services in Galesburg
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Photography, the still image, and the Galesburg Community Arts Center Photo Club
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday May 9
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Andy Crawford, Knox College — 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival preview
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Eric Hanson, Galesburg city manager — May 4 City Council preview
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Galesburg Area Vocational Center — record enrollment, SkillsUSA results, and Senior Signing Day
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Friends of the Galesburg Public Library — annual book sale starts Friday
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Galesburg Farmers Market — 2026 season opens Saturday
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Performing Arts Academy's Bye Bye Birdie opens this weekend
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Ken Springer, KCAP — Washington trip recap and Galesburg's growing national story
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Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Three May 1 deadlines and a bioreactor project back on track
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Trinette Olin — The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name
Galesburg's Morning News
Tune in to hear Galesburg's Morning News with Tyler Gumm, Cameron Line, and Jay Redfern, weekdays 5 to 9 a.m., on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM WGIL. They will keep you updated on the latest news, events, sports, and weather, as well as feature conversations with news-makers and a wide variety of people involved in our community. Following the show, many of those conversations will then be featured here as podcasts.
Dr. Nathaniel Baker — OSF St. Mary's ER expansion, behavioral health, and a community garden
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Dr. Nathaniel Baker — OSF St. Mary's ER expansion, behavioral health, and a community garden
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Andy Gibbons — 35 years, one place, no regrets
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Orpheum Theatre — closing out the 2025-26 season with a UK Broadway debut and 100 Years of Hank
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Canton History & Arts Alliance — Live at the Plaza free summer concert series
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Alivia Derham, APRN — Graham Medical Group brings orthopedic care home to Galesburg
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Veteran & Senior Fair returns April 29 — Rep. Swanson and Seminary Village on what to expect
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Zach Yoder, OSF HealthCare Regional President — Growth and a 10-Year Vision for Western Illinois
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Galesburg Public Library — Teen & Adult Job Fair, Teen Horror Movie, and the Library as Community Hub
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Bill Pearson — 'Goooood!' Voice of the Silver Streaks
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Dale Kelley & Barry Swanson, 1966 Silver Streaks — 'We Never Believed We Were Gonna Lose'
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OSF HealthCare — Robotic surgery, local access, and the future of care in Galesburg, Monmouth, and Kewanee
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'The game we never forgot': Galesburg's 1976 Richwoods upset at 50 years
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Joe Thompson reflects on 50 years behind the IHSA whistle
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Understanding hospice care: Myths, realities, and what families need to know before a crisis
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GLP-1s, Surgery, or Lifestyle? OSF Weight Loss Center
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OSF OnCall Mobile Unit Supports Local Pregnancy Care
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Illinois 2025 Harvest Chaos & 2026 Ag Hope
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New Browns Coach Todd Monken: His Former Knox Coach Breaks It Down
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Small Changes, Big Wins: New Year Health Tips
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Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
Galesburg In Focus
Conversations originally heard during Galesburg In Focus, which airs Saturday mornings 8-9 a.m. on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM, WGIL. The interview program includes guests who talk about local topics like sports, not-for profit groups and organizations, businesses, local history, community events and more. It's an audio snapshot of our community.
Spring Planting: Closing The Last Rows
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Spring Planting: Closing The Last Rows
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Another Tough Week in the Fields
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Finding Firm Ground During a Wet Planting Season
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Racing the Clock: The Real Challenges of Planting Season
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To Plant Or Not To Plant - That Is The Question
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Seed Trials And College Basketball
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Planters Starting To Roll Across Central Illinois
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Spoon River Stories: Floods & Farms
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Rental Car Run-in & Removing Trees
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Big Week For Ag: New Herbicide Registration & AgTech
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Winning the Right to Spray: A Major Victory for Crop Protection
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Warmer Temps & World Record Yields
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Record-Breaking Cold & Exploding Trees
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Crop Report Fallout & Corn Yield Contest Results
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Delivering Grain in the New Year & A Beautiful January Rain
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My Non-New Year's Resolution List & The Great Grain Bag Fiasco
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End of Year Challenges
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Unseasonable Weather Affecting End of Year Grain Delivery & A Deep Dive Into The Winter Solstice
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Revisiting A Holiday Classic & Lots Of Grain Moving In December
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Earliest Snowfalls On Record: How Does This Weekend Stack Up?
Ag Talk
Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb & Asgrow, discusses current topics in local agriculture.
REPLAY: Season ends for GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball with loss at Sectional Championship
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REPLAY: Season ends for GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball with loss at Sectional Championship
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball season ends in Regionals with loss to Peoria High
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball team advances in Sectionals with win over Metamora
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball win Regional Championship!
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ East Peoria | Regional Semifinal
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Moline
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2026 GHS Senior Night Recognition Ceremony
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Rock Island
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Sterling
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Postgame Conversation with Keigen Crummer
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs United Township
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Normal West
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ LaSalle-Peru
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ United Township
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Moline
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Rock Island
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| May 20 WEDNESDAY |  | St. LOUIS CARDINALS vs Pittsburgh Pirates | 5:50pm |
| May 22 FRIDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Cincinnati Reds | 4:45pm |
| May 23 SATURDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Cincinnati Reds | 5:20pm |
| May 24 SUNDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Cincinnati Reds | 11:45am |
| May 25 MONDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Milwaukee Brewers | 12:15pm |
| May 26 TUESDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Milwaukee Brewers | 5:45pm |