- Galesburg In Focus ·
Dr. Craig Wilson: Slips, falls & fractures – how to stay safe this winter
OSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Craig Wilson joins Galesburg In Focus with tips to prevent slips on ice, safe snow shoveling, and why staying active all year is the best defense.
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Dr. Amy Larson: Winter illnesses in kids – when to call, when to ER
OSF St. Mary pediatrician Dr. Amy Larson joins Galesburg In Focus with quick tips on flu, RSV, strep, fevers – and when to stay home this holiday season.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of free holiday fun downtown
From Donuts & Cocoa with Santa at 8 a.m. to Home Alone in your PJs at 7 p.m. – everything you need to know about Saturday’s downtown holiday celebration.
- Obituaries ·
Judith Rose Lee
Judith Rose Lee, 88, of Galesburg, died Dec. 9, 2025.…
- Obituaries ·
Marlene F. Baldridge
Marlene F. Baldridge, 89, of Monmouth, died Dec. 10, 2025.…
- Obituaries ·
Gary E. Nicholas
Gary E. Nicholas, 73, of Galesburg, died Dec. 10, 2025.…
- Obituaries ·
Glenn Hendricks
Glenn Hendricks, 61, of Lowell, MA & formerly of Galesburg,…
- Obituaries ·
Karen S. Crow
Karen S. Crow, 70, of Moline & formerly of Monmouth/Galesburg,…
No injuries after bricks fall from historic Weinberg Arcade building in downtown Galesburg
Large section of brick facade falls Saturday morning; sidewalk and Prairie Street blocked off while crews secure the area.
U.S. 150 near Spoon River Bridge closed at least 72 hours due to stuck oversized load
Knox County Sheriff's Office says specialized crane needed; detours via I-74 or IL-180/IL-167/U.S. 34.
New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026
First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 5-10, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
List of residential and commercial real estate transactions recorded in Knox County the week of Dec. 5-10, 2025.
Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of free holiday fun downtown
From 8 a.m. Donuts & Cocoa with Santa to 7 p.m. Home Alone in your PJs – everything happening downtown this Saturday, Dec. 13.
1931 GHS Red Devils: 2nd in state and the spark that lit Galesburg’s basketball fire
After 18 years away from Champaign, the 1931 GHS Red Devils finished second in Illinois and turned Galesburg into a true basketball town.
‘We’re just tapped out.’ After 73 years, Grandview Restaurant in Galesburg closes its doors
Third Galesburg restaurant to close in a week, following Gray’s Sandwich Shop and Craft
Galesburg declares snow emergency, warns of dangerous cold this weekend
Snow emergency starts 7 p.m. Thursday; warming shelters open Saturday & Sunday as wind chills plunge to -30°.
Appellate court upholds conviction, 28-year sentence for former Galesburg-area martial arts coach
Fourth District Appellate Court affirms 2024 bench-trial verdict on two counts of criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Pesticide drift is catching schools off guard. Lawmakers want to require notice before spraying.
More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying. Advocates say a new notification proposal would give educators and park staff time to move children indoors and reduce exposure.
Monmouth College releases top 10 news stories of 2025
Enrollment gains, $2.3 million in grants, new academic schools, and a perfect football season highlight the year at the Monmouth campus.
PODCASTS
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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
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Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes 3-0: Coach Cory Link Recaps the Wild Opening Week
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Major Late-November Blizzard: 8–14" Snow & Power Outage Threat for Galesburg, Quad Cities & Chicagoland
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Bishop Hill Julmarknad 2025: Swedish Christmas Market Preview
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Lindstrom’s 100th Free Holiday Concert with Pippi & Daniel & The Experience
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Taylor Thiel: The New Era of Galesburg Silver Streaks Basketball
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Carl Sandburg College Aims for Record $350K on Giving Tuesday
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Thanksgiving Saved! Henn House BBQ’s Juiciest Secrets
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ROWVA FFA Doubles Thanksgiving Goal – At Least 20 Families Will Have Full Holiday Meals
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Spokes of the Wheel: Tom Colclasure on Galesburg’s WWII Generation
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Orpheum’s ‘Even More’ 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now
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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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
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Cutting Edge in Galesburg: The Da Vinci 5 Revolution
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Jerry 'Buddy' Cato: Silver Streaks football legend
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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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
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Tassel Wrap And Other Potential Corn Pollination Issues
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Adventures In Grain Marketing
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Lance's Recipe For Perfect Weather & The Fungicide Air Show
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Tar Spot - Should Corn Farmers Be Worried
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Local Soybean Crop Finally Taking Off & A Road Trip To Florida
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June's Providing What The Crops Need Now & The Importance Of Sprayer Clean-out
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 United Township
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Rock Island
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Moline
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Alleman
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Sterling
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Pekin
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Dunlap
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Madison | Galesburg Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: Silver Streaks Boys in Taylor Thiel's First Game as Head Coach
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Alleman
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Springfield | Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Metamora | Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Robinson | Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Camp Point Central
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REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football @ Moline
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REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football vs Rock Island on Senior Night
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REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football @ Quincy
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REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football vs Geneseo
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REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football @ Sterling
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| December 12 FRIDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs United Township | 6:40pm |
| December 13 SATURDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball @ United Towship | 9:45am |
| December 13 SATURDAY |  | ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI basketball vs Nebraska | 2:00pm |
| December 16 TUESDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Burlington | 7:10pm |
| December 18 THURSDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball @ Geneseo | 6:45pm |
| December 22 MONDAY |  | ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI football vs Missouri | 6:00pm |
