Evan Massey is a regular contributor to WGIL. He is a retired Galesburg High School girls basketball coach and one of the most successful coaches in Illinois history.
In his new feature Galesburg’s Time Capsule, Evan takes a look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago.
100 Years Ago — 1926
There is a national debate about whether Prohibition should continue or not.
75 Years Ago — 1951
New York Yankees greats Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, and Phil Rizzuto are clowning around in Spring Training.
50 Years Ago — 1976
Belscot has an ad for their grand opening.
25 Years Ago — 2001
Bob Sheehan wins a second term as Galesburg mayor.
10 Years Ago — 2016
Silas Willard has an open house to help people say goodbye to the old school and visit the new school.
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