Galesburg In Focus ·

Orpheum Theatre — closing out the 2025-26 season with a UK Broadway debut and 100 Years of Hank

Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Andrew Driscoll joins Galesburg In Focus to talk about the final two shows of the 2025-26 season — Louise Dearman's first-ever US solo performance and 100 Years of Hank starring Jason Petty.

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Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg

Liv Bundy, organizer of Food Truck Fridays and owner of the Lemon Lounge, joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the new monthly event series launching tonight at 235 E. Simmons St.

Ben Clark and Erin Olson of Knox Community Health Center in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Knox Community Health Center — behavioral health awareness, stigma, and services in Galesburg

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Ben Clark and Director of Public Health Information and Community Engagement Erin Olson join Galesburg's Morning News to talk about Behavioral Health Awareness Month and the services available right here in Galesburg.

Rich Ankeney, Tuesday Ҫetin, and Kent Kriegshauser in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Photography, the still image, and the Galesburg Community Arts Center Photo Club

Veteran photojournalist Kent Kriegshauser, educator and artist Rich Ankeney, and Galesburg Community Arts Center Executive Director Tuesday Ҫetin join Galesburg's Morning News for a wide-ranging conversation about photography, the craft, and Saturday's Photo Club meeting.

Russell Oberhake, Katherine Seguino, Rachel Crouch, and Sarah Oberhake in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday May 9

Galesburg letter carriers, the FISH Food Pantry, and Hy-Vee join Galesburg's Morning News to preview the nation's largest single-day food drive — happening this Saturday, May 9.

Andy Crawford, organizer of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival at Knox College, poses in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Andy Crawford, Knox College — 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival preview

Andy Crawford previews the 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival, including the first-ever big band headliner, the 11th annual school tour, and a free Saturday night finale at the Orpheum Theatre.

1989 Galesburg High School Varsity Baseball Team, IHSA state tournament third-place finishers

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Evan Massey: Three straight trips to state — the 1989 Silver Streaks and Galesburg’s baseball dynasty

Evan Massey looks back at the 1989 Silver Streaks baseball team — one of only four IHSA teams ever to make three consecutive trips to state, and one of only two GHS baseball teams to bring home a state trophy.

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Warren County property transfers for May 4–8, 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 4–8, 2026.

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses

Galesburg Time Capsule — This Week in History, March 30, 2026

The man behind Hegg Auditorium and the day Sandburg Drive got an 8-screen movie theater — Galesburg’s Time Capsule

A look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago this week.

Man found dead after barricading himself in Good Hope home and setting it on fire, state police say

A woman with severe injuries escaped the residence before the man barricaded himself inside and set the home on fire. Illinois State Police SWAT entered the home and found him dead.

Williamsfield schools notify families of breach affecting Canvas school software used nationwide

District says there is no confirmed evidence that local student or staff data was accessed, but the investigation by Instructure and cybersecurity authorities is ongoing.

District 205 superintendent search: Survey results show community wants transparency, action on staffing

A community survey drew 317 responses and will help shape the leadership profile for the district's next superintendent.

Food Truck Fridays launches tonight in downtown Galesburg — here’s what to expect

The first Food Truck Fridays event runs tonight, Friday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Parking Lot H, 235 E. Simmons St. Free admission, local vendors, and $1 kids games.

The Gale Scholars Class of 2030 group photo at Galesburg High School

Gale Scholars Class of 2030 inducted at Galesburg High School — meet the 11 new scholars

The 11 new Gale Scholars were inducted Tuesday, May 5, during a ceremony at the GHS Little Theater. The program offers tuition-free scholarships to Carl Sandburg College and Knox College.

Knox County property transfers for April 30–May 6, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

The Knox County Assessment Office has submitted the following real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County for the week of April 30–May 6, 2026.

1988 Galesburg High School Varsity Baseball Team, Illinois state champions

Evan Massey: ‘We wrote on the board — State Champs in 88’ — the 1988 Silver Streaks remember

Evan Massey caught up with players from the 1988 Galesburg High School state championship baseball team. They share their favorite memories, their coaches, and what winning state has meant to their lives.

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Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg

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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.

Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg