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SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway dedication — full ceremony audio
Sgt. 1st Class Kyle B. Wehrly of Galesburg was killed by a…
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
‘Heck no, let’s go big’ — scarecrows are coming back to Seminary Street
Three merchants on a heat postponement that turned into something bigger.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
National Stearman Fly-In — the crop duster called The Beast, and a pilot sent up unarmed on 9/11
Two community days, a free keynote, and the only place in the world you can see this many Stearmans at once.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
‘You’re not going without me’: the soldier who was in the Humvee with Kyle Wehrly
Chuck Newton and Dan Swanson on the man behind Friday's memorial highway dedication.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Lagtoberfest’s 5K, stein hoisting and barrel rolling return to downtown Galesburg
Registration closes at the lowest rate Sept. 6, and a shirt isn't guaranteed after that.
- Galesburg In Focus ·
Discovery Depot’s purse auction: seven years later, still keeping the lights on
Discovery Depot's Purses to Inspire fundraiser returns Sept. 3 — proceeds help fund exhibits like the new "Game On."
This Week in Galesburg History: the Huddle Drive-In, $5 jeans at Belscot, and a circus on East Main
A look back at Galesburg 100, 75, 50, 30, 20 and 10 years ago this week.
Now, thousands will drive past Kyle Wehrly’s name every day. His hometown gathered to see it happen.
Speakers remembered a soldier who was stubborn, funny, and the best navigator in his unit.
Attorney, election commissioner, trumpet player: Bill Butts dies at 72
A lifelong Galesburg resident, he served on nearly 20 area boards and played in half a dozen bands.
Too hot for tonight: First Fridays moves to Oct. 2, and brings a scarecrow festival with it
Businesses and community groups have until Sept. 18 to sign up to build one.
Two state titles later, Thom Sigel still thinks kids should play multiple sports
The two-time state champion coach makes his case against specialization in this week's Hall of Fame Insights.
Knox County property transfers for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 — see a list of home and other sales
Twenty-six transactions were recorded across eight communities, topped by an 80-acre farmland sale near Maquon.
Vintage biplanes fill the Galesburg skies next week for the 55th Stearman Fly-In
Parking and admission are free, with kids' activities and $1 tram rides along the flight line.
Kyle Wehrly’s highway is dedicated Friday. The man in the seat behind him tells what happened.
His Humvee hit an IED on Nov. 3, 2005, three weeks before the unit was due home.
Monmouth boil water order lifted, but flush your lines first
Lab results cleared state and federal standards after a well motor failure took the city's last south-side source offline.
Galesburg says treated water meets standard after state flags chemical in wells. Here’s what to know.
Three wells exceed the limit, none are in use, and replacements are expected in production by early 2028
GHS grad Ken Johnson interviewed presidents, athletes and celebrities, then came home to raise Appaloosas
The Class of 1969 alum's 45-year career took him from the Register-Mail to Capitol Hill.
PODCASTS
'Heck no, let's go big' — scarecrows are coming back to Seminary Street
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'Heck no, let's go big' — scarecrows are coming back to Seminary Street
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National Stearman Fly-In — the crop duster called The Beast, and a pilot sent up unarmed on 9/11
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'You're not going without me': the soldier who was in the Humvee with Kyle Wehrly
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Lagtoberfest's 5K, stein hoisting and barrel rolling return to downtown Galesburg
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Andrew Brooks — Knoxville's new building project and financial turnaround
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Cooke Park's opening, through the eyes of the people who grew up there
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Galesburg lands America's Got Talent act for 134th Labor Day Parade
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Dr. Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist — Illinois' wild year, and what it means for Galesburg
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John Anno — 'It's OK to Cry: A Widower's Journey'
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Galesburg Community Chorus — a powerful new season
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Birth to Five Illinois — a free resource guide for local families
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Abingdon Community Festival organizers preview five days of fun
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Galesburg Public Schools Foundation — back-to-school giving and a fall book drive
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City Matters — parks, jobs and the Aug. 17 Galesburg council agenda
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Sandburg's Seamus Reilly on the Charger Center and a growing college
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Tom Briscoe, comedian — bringing 'Old Mansplaining' to the Orpheum
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Heritage Days returns to Lake Storey Park for its 31st year
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John Asplund, District 205 Superintendent — what parents need to know about the new school year
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Al Williams, Galesburg hoops alum — remembering his rival from Rock Island, Don Nelson
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The story behind Discovery Depot's new mural
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.
SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway dedication — full ceremony audio
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SFC Kyle Wehrly Memorial Highway dedication — full ceremony audio
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Discovery Depot's purse auction: seven years later, still keeping the lights on
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Blaine Clark, OSF Medical Imaging Director — new breast cancer screening technology in Galesburg
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Knox Community Health Center — National Health Center Week
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Courtney Garland Bibo, Graham Medical Group — the sunscreen myths costing you
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River 2 River turns 20 Saturday
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Knox County Fair Board — 175th Annual Knox County Fair preview
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C.L. Cummings, Tompkins State Bank — why community banking still matters
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Dr. Josh Carpenter, OSF HealthCare — Men's Health Month and why men can't afford to wait
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Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy — bringing specialized pediatric therapy services to Galesburg
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New Limited Rods of Western Illinois — Railtown Rumble rolls into Lincoln Park Sunday
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OSF Wound Care — advanced wound care comes to Galesburg and what patients need to know
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Chris Rennau, Tompkins State Bank — seven challenges facing Midwest farmers and how a local bank can help
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Bria Medina — Knox College's all-time leading scorer on her journey from Galesburg to the Iowa Hawkeyes
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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
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.
Dog bath time tips that actually work
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Dog bath time tips that actually work
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Fireworks and pets: how to keep yours safe, calm, and home this Fourth of July
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Summer hazards every pet owner needs to know about
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If your dog walks you, this episode is for you
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Reading your pet's food label without the stress
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Midwest Pet Life debuts on WGIL: Why pets matter more than ever
Midwest Pet Life
Midwest Pet Life is a weekly WGIL podcast hosted by Candace D'Agnolo, a pet industry veteran and owner of Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium in Galesburg, Illinois. Every week, Candace digs into the topics that matter most to pet owners across the Midwest — from nutrition and behavior to seasonal safety and the science behind the human-animal bond. Whether you're a dog person, a cat person, or somewhere in between, this show was made for you. Have a pet question? Submit them to support@danteanddorys.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Lance Tarochione — harvest closes in as some fields already turn brown
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Lance Tarochione — harvest closes in as some fields already turn brown
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Lance Tarochione — Tyson's Joslin plant closure hits local beef producers
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Lance Tarochione — heavy rain, flood warnings, and a warning about online car scams
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Lance Tarochione — August rain will decide how good this corn crop gets
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Lance Tarochione — dry July, crown rot, and a new seat on the Illinois Soybean board
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Lance Tarochione — corn yield potential keeps slipping as July stays dry
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Lance Tarochione — corn stress builds as dry July drags on
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Tassle Wrap, Knox County Fair & Young Washington
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Humidity, Corn Sweat and Double-Crop Beans
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June Rains: Too Much Of A Good Thing
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Rain Makes Grain
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Modern Planter Technology: Precision or Problems?
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Spraying Season and Spotting Replant Trouble
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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
Ag Talk
Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb & Asgrow, discusses current topics in local agriculture.
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 THURSDAY |  | FIGHTING ILLINI football vs UAB | 7:00pm |
| September 4 FRIDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS football @ United Township | 7:00pm |
| September 5 SATURDAY |  | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Colorado Rockies | 6:15pm |
| September 6 SUNDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ Colorado Rockies | 1:15pm |
| September 7 MONDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ San Francisco Giants | 6:15pm |
| September 8 TUESDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS @ San Francisco Giants | 7:50pm |