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Performing Arts Academy’s Bye Bye Birdie opens this weekend

Director Tim Holmes and cast members Mallory Fineran and Dean McNally join Galesburg's Morning News ahead of the Performing Arts Academy's production of Bye Bye Birdie, opening Friday at the Orpheum.

Ken Springer, president of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development

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Ken Springer, KCAP — Washington trip recap and Galesburg’s growing national story

KCAP President Ken Springer returns to Galesburg's Morning News to recap the delegation's second annual Washington advocacy trip and explain why KCAP is telling Galesburg's story to a national audience.

Kara Downin, Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, in studio at WGIL for Galesburg's Morning News

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Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Three May 1 deadlines and a bioreactor project back on track

Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District Resource Conservationist Kara Downin joins Galesburg's Morning News with three Friday deadlines — CRP applications, native plant orders, and native seed orders — plus news on a water quality project that was on hold.

Alivia Derham, APRN, orthopedic nurse practitioner at Graham Medical Group in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Alivia Derham, APRN — Graham Medical Group brings orthopedic care home to Galesburg

Orthopedic nurse practitioner Alivia Derham joins Galesburg In Focus to talk about Graham Medical Group's expanding orthopedic team, a new outpatient surgery center coming this fall, and what it means to bring specialized care back to the community.

Author Trinette Olin holds her debut children's novel at WGIL in Galesburg, Illinois, April 24, 2026.

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Trinette Olin — The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name

Alexis author Trinette Olin joins Galesburg's Morning News to talk about her debut children's novel — a story of letters, a grandmother's missing middle name, and a very ferocious dog.

City of Galesburg special projects coordinator Tom Simkins.

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Tom Simkins, City of Galesburg — Volunteer tree planting Saturday and the push for 1,000 trees

City of Galesburg Special Projects Coordinator Tom Simkins joins Galesburg's Morning News to talk about Saturday's volunteer tree planting event, the Marte Glass memorial dogwood, and Project 350's ambitious push to reach 1,000 trees.

A stone marker at the former site of Bateman School in Galesburg, Illinois, reading "Site of Bateman School, Est. 1930, Razed 2001."

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From one-room schoolhouses to GHS: Evan Massey’s photo tour of Galesburg’s schools past and present

Evan Massey takes readers on a photo tour of nearly every school Galesburg has ever had — from buildings long torn down to those still standing today.

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Warren County property transfers for April 20-24, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

A list of real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of April 20-24, 2026.

Knox County Courthouse sign in foreground with the historic stone courthouse building behind it in Galesburg, Illinois

Knox County real estate tax bills delayed — here’s why and what comes next

Knox County Treasurer Robin Davis says 2025 real estate tax bills are delayed while the County Clerk completes rate calculations. Bills will go out within three weeks of receiving the finalized data.

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

Galesburg’s Time Capsule: Student walkouts, Flunk Day, and a father-daughter coaching duo

Evan Massey's weekly Time Capsule looks back at this week in history — 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago.

The KCAP Washington delegation — C. Andrew McGadney, Aaron Gavin, Adam Vitale, and Ken Springer — outside the U.S. Capitol in April 2026.

KCAP returns from Washington with momentum — and a new mission to tell Galesburg’s story nationally

KCAP's second annual Washington advocacy trip produced face-to-face meetings with senators, a congressman, and federal transportation officials — and the organization is now pushing Galesburg's story to a national audience of developers and site selectors.

Galesburg energy contract changing in June — what residents need to know

The City of Galesburg is switching its municipal energy aggregation contract to Direct Energy in June. Residents are automatically enrolled — but those who want to opt out should act before May 10.

Cover of the City of Galesburg 2025 Annual Report

$86 million, 53,980 calls, 25 years: Galesburg by the numbers

The City of Galesburg has released its 2025 Annual Report. Here are the numbers that defined the year across economic development, public safety, parks, and more.

WGIL quiz graphic — How well do you know Galesburg in 2025?

Quiz: How well do you know Galesburg’s 2025 by the numbers?

The City of Galesburg just released its 2025 Annual Report. Test your knowledge of the numbers behind a busy year in Galesburg.

Aerial map showing the U.S. 150/Illinois 78 resurfacing project area between Laura and Brimfield, Illinois.

U.S. 150/Illinois 78 resurfacing begins Tuesday between Brimfield and Laura

IDOT says resurfacing work on U.S. 150/Illinois 78 starts April 28 and will reduce the road to one lane through mid-July. Expect delays between Brimfield and Laura.

The Carnival Delights food truck parked at Walmart in Galesburg, Illinois, on April 23, 2026. Ready to repost the full corrected body when you are — new lead, closing paragraph added, 2018 reference moved to the end.

From lobster rolls to sidewalk cocktails: Galesburg’s 2026 outdoor dining and food truck guide

Galesburg has issued permits to 15 food truck vendors and nine restaurants with sidewalk cafes for the 2026 season. Here's the full list and what the rules say.

Knox County property transfers for April 16-22, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

A list of real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of April 16-22, 2026.

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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.