- Galesburg In Focus ·
Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
Full audio of the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony, broadcast live on WGIL Jan. 17.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
2026 MLK Day Community Celebration Breakfast Jan. 19 in Galesburg
Maury Lyon previews Galesburg's annual MLK Day Community Celebration Breakfast on Jan. 19 at The Ascent Church.
- Galesburg In Focus ·
Graham Health System’s New CEO Allison Sours on Growth and Rural Care
Allison Sours, new President & CEO of Graham Health System, discusses expansion in Galesburg, the Ambulatory Care Center, and challenges like recruitment. WGIL Galesburg In Focus podcast.
- Obituaries ·
Michael David DeForest
Michael David DeForest, 79, of Galesburg, died Jan. 16, 2026.…
- Obituaries ·
Stacy L. Cooper
Stacy L. Cooper, 55, of Biggsville, died Jan. 18, 2026.…
- Obituaries ·
Susan E. Caslin
Susan E. Caslin, 65, of Alexis, died Jan. 17, 2026.…
- Obituaries ·
Donald E. Fike
Donald E. Fike, 78, of Tonica, formerly of Galesburg, died…
- Obituaries ·
Maude E. Meyer
Maude E. Meyer, 93, of Oquawka, died Jan. 17, 2026.…
Galesburg health care pioneer Donald E. Fike, ‘Godfather’ of developmentally disabled, dies at 78
Driving force behind Galesburg’s residential care programs and fair housing advocacy for nearly 50 years, died Friday, Jan. 16.
Knox College announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day Convocation and events
Knox College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation at 11 a.m. today in Harbach Theatre, featuring speaker Melvin L. Rogers from Brown University. The day includes community events like a children's reading hour, candlelight march, and dance reflection.
Moline man arrested on Warren County warrant for criminal sexual assault
Fernando D. Fuentes Prieto, 41, of Moline, was arrested on a Warren County warrant for three counts of criminal sexual assault and one count of domestic battery involving a Monmouth juvenile.
Knox College adds women’s flag football as varsity sport
Competition set to begin as a club in fall 2026 and transition to full varsity status by 2027-28.
Three Galesburg residents cited after 30-40 cats found in hoarding case
Three former residents of a Galesburg property face charges after city workers discovered 30-40 cats in deplorable conditions during a walkthrough of a boarded-up home.
2025 Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame class to be honored Saturday
The Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its 2025 class this Saturday, January 17, at the GHS Auditorium after a postponement due to winter weather.
Knox County property transfers for Jan 8-14, 2026. 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 Jan. 8-14, 2026.
Legendary Phog Allen spoke to Galesburg High basketball team in 1945
Evan Massey's latest blog post revisits a 1945 moment when legendary Kansas coach Phog Allen spoke to the Galesburg High School basketball team, offering advice and inspiration.
Allison Sours takes helm at Graham Health, eyes rural expansion
In a WGIL Galesburg In Focus interview, she discusses the system's growth in Galesburg, the Ambulatory Care Center, and challenges facing rural healthcare.
Two juveniles cited after fight and threat at Farmington Central High School
Farmington Police say a fight at Farmington Central High School on Wednesday led to an off-campus Snapchat threat involving a photo of a gun.
Sarah Smith: Reimagining Galesburg tourism through community pride
New Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau director Sarah Smith discusses building local pride as the foundation for attracting visitors, modern marketing strategies, and highlighting community assets
PODCASTS
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2026 MLK Day Community Celebration Breakfast Jan. 19 in Galesburg
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Galesburg Tourism Reimagined: Sarah Smith's Vision
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Staying Scam-Free in 2026: Don O'Brien from BBB Shares Local Tips
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2nd Annual 'Super' Steak Fry Fundraiser – Galesburg Public Schools Foundation
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Top 10 Most Listened-To Galesburg's Morning News Interviews of 2025 – Live Reveal
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John Asplund: Galesburg District 205 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook
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Orpheum Theatre's Record 2025 & 2026 Plans | Andrew Driscoll
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Mayor Peter Schwartzman on 2025 Reflections and 2026 Priorities for Galesburg
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Byron Baird: Galesburg veteran honored for long-overdue Purple Heart
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City Matters: Galesburg City Manager shares Christmas wish list, previews tonight's council agenda
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Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of free holiday fun downtown
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Galesburg teen Sophia Sebben collecting toys for St. Jude kids
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Fill the Brown Trucks Again – Second Community Food Drive for FISH of Galesburg
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Choral Dynamics Producers Preview 'The Beauty of Christmas' 2025
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Galesburg Holly Days Parade: Bake-Off + Santa Rescue 2025
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Galesburg's Lux Blox on Fox & Friends: $117K Grant + Snap Demo
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Free Detectors & Holiday Fire Safety with Galesburg Fire Dept.
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City Matters: Eric Hanson – Tax Cuts Locked In, New Contracts Done, and Galesburg’s Momentum Keeps Rolling
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Mark Thomas: Why Real Service Isn’t About the Plaque
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Silver Streaks Basketball: Let’s Talk About That Opener
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.
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Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
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Graham Health System's New CEO Allison Sours on Growth and Rural Care
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Dr. Craig Wilson: Slips, falls & fractures – how to stay safe this winter
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Dr. Amy Larson: Winter illnesses in kids – when to call, when to ER
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The Science of Staying Calm This Holiday Season
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Festival of Trees, Galesburg Express, and a Wild Kratts Sneak Peek
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Why Snoring Isn't Harmless: Dr. Sophia Omoro on Sleep Apnea, Weight, and Heart Risks
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Diabetes and Foot Care: What You Need to Know From OSF HealthCare
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Tony Schumann: Galesburg '76 Playoff Star & Chicago Attorney
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Jacob Carl: From Playoff Glory to Shaping GHS’s Next Generation
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'Do It for the Girls': Graham’s Creative Push for Mammograms
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Galesburg QB Mark Reed Relives 1980 Kane Era Glory
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35 Years Strong: Safe Harbor's Enduring Fight Against Domestic Violence
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Early Detection Saves Lives: Breast Cancer Awareness with OSF HealthCare
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‘Heck of a Team’: Steve Ferguson relives Galesburg Football Glory in the ’60s
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Live2Lead Central Illinois - Elevating Leadership
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Peyton Isaacson: Streaks Star on Legacy, Leadership, Success
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Greg Turner reflects on Galesburg and Illini football days
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Mental health matters this Suicide Prevention month
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Advancing rural surgery with local roots at OSF St. Mary
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.
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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?
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Digging In To The 2025 Soybean Harvest Data
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Lots To Be Thankful For This Year
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The 'Two Augusts' Harvest of 2025: Down Corn, Duct Tape & Desperation
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Where There Was Smoke, Thankfully There Was No Fire
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'Live from the Field': Ag Talk Digs into Harvest Challenges
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An Ag Plot Deep Dive
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One Bad Day
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Harvest Underway And Yields Are Better Than Expected...So Far
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Harvest Gaining Speed In The Area
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Beautiful Weather for Field Days / Poetry In Motion And Cow Feed
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Farm Progress Show Coming Up Next Week & The Ingredients For A Bumper Crop
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Extreme Heat Causing Extra Stress On Crops
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The Impact Of A Wet July & Estimating Corn Yield
Ag Talk
Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb & Asgrow, discusses current topics in local agriculture.
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Gary Comer College Prep @ MLK Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Loyola Academy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Danville @ MLK Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Alleman
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Sterling
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Bettendorf @ Iowa/Illinois Shootout
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Moline
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Rock Island
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Bloomington @ Sandburg Shootout
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Pekin
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Rockford Jefferson
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Lincoln Way West @ Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Ridgewood @ Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs DeKalb @ Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Intrinsic-Downtown @ Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic
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REPLAY: The GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball team are the 2025 Coles County Holiday Tournament Champions
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Marion @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Mattoon @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Danville @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| January 16 FRIDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Geneseo | 6:40pm |
| January 17 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Danville MLK Tournament at John Thiel Gym | 10:10am |
| January 17 SATURDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball @ Loyola Academy | 1:15pm |
| January 17 SATURDAY | | GHS ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CEREMONY | 5:00pm |
| January 17 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Gary Comer College Prep MLK Tournament at John Thiel Gym | 7:10pm |
| January 20 TUESDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Kewanee | 6:40pm |
| January 21 WEDNESDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs East Peoria | 6:40pm |
| January 22 THURSDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball vs Sterling | 6:45pm |