- Galesburg In Focus ·
Bill Pearson — ‘Goooood!’ Voice of the Silver Streaks
Bill Pearson was the radio voice of Galesburg basketball for eight years, calling four state tournament runs including the 1965-66 season. At 88, he joins Jay Redfern to look back on a life shaped by the Silver Streaks.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Galesburg’s Easter Egg Hunt and spring recreation preview
Galesburg Parks and Recreation supervisors Angie Buchen and Luke Bradburn preview Sunday's 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and a full slate of spring programs at Lakeside, Hawthorne Pool, and beyond.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
Community solar is coming to Galesburg’s south side — and it could mean real savings on your electric bill
Nexamp community liaison Laun Dunn joins Galesburg's Morning News to explain the Southside Community Solar project — who is eligible, how much residents can save, and how to sign up.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
GHS choir and theater are booming — and Mamma Mia is coming to the stage
GHS Director of Choirs and Theatre Lucy Rieke and students Josh Cobb and Jordan Bowton talk about the program's explosive growth, vocal jazz, and the upcoming production of Mamma Mia.
- Galesburg In Focus ·
Dale Kelley & Barry Swanson, 1966 Silver Streaks — ‘We Never Believed We Were Gonna Lose’
On the 60th anniversary of the IHSA state championship game, Dale Kelley and Barry Swanson remember the 1965-66 Silver Streaks in this audio/video interview with WGIL's Jay Redfern.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building’s recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight’s City Council agenda
Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson previews the March 16 City Council meeting, covering emergency demolition, Evgenia, the Weinberg Arcade grant, and municipal energy aggregation.
Before Freddy’s, before H&R Block — a look back at Big 10 Liquors on Henderson Street
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Monday at 1597 N. Henderson St. — but long before that, the site was home to a Galesburg institution called Big 10 Liquors, built by Jerry Mower in 1968.
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HOURLY FORECAST
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11 PM | 70° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 16% | |
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12 AM | 69° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 17% | |
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1 AM | 68° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 33% | |
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2 AM | 67° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 28% | |
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3 AM | 66° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 31% | |
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4 AM | 65° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 38% | |
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5 AM | 65° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 47% | |
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6 AM | 64° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 52% | |
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7 AM | 63° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 50% | |
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8 AM | 64° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 39% | |
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9 AM | 67° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 32% | |
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10 AM | 70° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 32% | |
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11 AM | 73° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 31% | |
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12 PM | 76° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 29% | |
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1 PM | 78° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 28% | |
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2 PM | 79° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 35% | |
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3 PM | 79° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 32% | |
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4 PM | 79° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 45% | |
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5 PM | 76° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 63% | |
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6 PM | 72° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 70% | |
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7 PM | 66° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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8 PM | 62° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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9 PM | 58° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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10 PM | 56° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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11 PM | 54° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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12 AM | 52° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 83% | |
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1 AM | 51° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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2 AM | 50° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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3 AM | 49° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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4 AM | 48° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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5 AM | 47° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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6 AM | 45° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 73% | |
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7 AM | 44° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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8 AM | 43° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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9 AM | 43° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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10 AM | 43° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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11 AM | 44° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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12 PM | 45° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 58% | |
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1 PM | 47° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 80% | |
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2 PM | 48° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 80% | |
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6 PM | 50° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 80% | |
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7 PM | 48° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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8 PM | 46° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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9 PM | 45° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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10 PM | 45° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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11 PM | 46° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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12 AM | 46° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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1 AM | 47° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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2 AM | 48° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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3 AM | 49° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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4 AM | 50° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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5 AM | 51° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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6 AM | 52° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 93% | |
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7 AM | 54° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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8 AM | 56° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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9 AM | 57° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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10 AM | 59° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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11 AM | 61° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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12 PM | 63° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 96% | |
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1 PM | 65° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 94% | |
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2 PM | 67° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 94% | |
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3 PM | 68° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 94% | |
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4 PM | 68° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 94% | |
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5 PM | 67° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 94% | |
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6 PM | 66° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 94% | |
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7 PM | 65° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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8 PM | 62° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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9 PM | 58° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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10 PM | 55° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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11 PM | 54° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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12 AM | 53° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 57% | |
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1 AM | 52° | Rain showers (cloudy) | 18% | |
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2 AM | 50° | Rain showers (cloudy) | 18% | |
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3 AM | 49° | Rain showers (cloudy) | 18% | |
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4 AM | 47° | Rain showers (cloudy) | 18% | |
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6 AM | 46° | Rain showers (cloudy) | 18% | |
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7 AM | 45° | Partly cloudy | 13% | |
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8 AM | 48° | Partly cloudy | 13% | |
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11 AM | 56° | Partly cloudy | 13% | |
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12 PM | 61° | Partly cloudy | 13% | |
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1 PM | 65° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 33% | |
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2 PM | 67° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 33% | |
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6 PM | 69° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 33% | |
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7 PM | 68° | Thunderstorm (partly cloudy) | 75% | |
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11 PM | 62° | Thunderstorm (cloudy) | 75% | |
Monmouth City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher retiring for a second time
Lew Steinbrecher, who came out of retirement in 2017 to lead Monmouth city government, says the time is right to step away again — with a transition expected by June.
From Prohibition to Sheehan’s re-election — Galesburg’s Time Capsule for March 30, 2026
Evan Massey takes a look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago this week.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Monday in Galesburg
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens Monday, March 30, at 1597 N. Henderson St. — a location WGIL first reported on last year.
Easter eggs, pickleball, swim lessons, and more — your guide to Galesburg’s spring recreation season
The 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Sunday — and that's just the start of a packed spring schedule from the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department.
Healthy, deep, and hungry for state — GHS girls track previews the 2026 season
Coach Jody Chapman previews the 2026 Galesburg High School girls track season, including six returning state qualifiers and a team that finished a half point from a sectional title last year.
Dahinda man charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
Knox County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Blaine A. McKinney, 34, of Dahinda on an active warrant related to an ongoing criminal investigation.
Insurance bill combining homeowners and auto regulation passes House, awaits Senate action
Bill gives state authority to regulate homeowners and auto insurance premiums
OSF names Zach Yoder president of three western Illinois hospitals, including Galesburg’s St. Mary
Yoder had been serving in an interim role at two of the three hospitals since December, when longtime president Lisa DeKezel resigned.
Massey Quiz #38 — Which one doesn’t fit? Test your geography, sports, and history knowledge
Evan Massey's latest quiz tests your knowledge of geography, sports, and U.S. history — can you spot which one doesn't belong in each group?
A piece of Galesburg is now in Peoria — Innkeeper’s Coffee opens at OSF St. Francis
Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee has opened a new location inside OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, bringing its Galesburg roots to a new community.
PODCASTS
Galesburg's Easter Egg Hunt and spring recreation preview
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Galesburg's Easter Egg Hunt and spring recreation preview
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Community solar is coming to Galesburg's south side — and it could mean real savings on your electric bill
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GHS choir and theater are booming — and Mamma Mia is coming to the stage
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City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building's recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight's City Council agenda
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Self-regulation and sensory needs in young children — ROE #33 First Five workshop
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Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and spring conservation deadlines
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ROWVA annual Community Open House returns Thursday
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John Asplund, District 205 — Retiring after a decade, plus a busy board meeting
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Knox County EMA — The new IPAWS emergency alert system, explained
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Cyn Kitchen on Broken Hallelujah — poetry rooted in Knox County prairie
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Ken Springer, KCAP — Galesburg's economic momentum, housing shortage, and what's ahead
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Buchanan Community Chorus seeks singers for spring season celebrating America's 250th
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What is improv? Find out Saturday night at Prairie Players
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26 years old. 20 times in Las Vegas. March 6, Chris Ruggiero plays Galesburg.
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Artist creates 'Explore Galesburg' coloring book after falling in love with the city
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Galesburg Lions Club celebrates 78 years of Pancake Day tradition and community service
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Galesburg's 37-year Women's Community Lenten Series continues under new leadership
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City Matters: Lake Storey trail construction, road safety upgrades, and new Ward 3 alderman
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A Symphonic Valentine: Knox-Galesburg Symphony Preview with Dr. Rossana Cauti
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Valentine's Day Benefit Concert: Harmonies of Help at Lindstrom’s
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.
Bill Pearson — 'Goooood!' Voice of the Silver Streaks
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Bill Pearson — 'Goooood!' Voice of the Silver Streaks
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Dale Kelley & Barry Swanson, 1966 Silver Streaks — 'We Never Believed We Were Gonna Lose'
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OSF HealthCare — Robotic surgery, local access, and the future of care in Galesburg, Monmouth, and Kewanee
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'The game we never forgot': Galesburg's 1976 Richwoods upset at 50 years
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Joe Thompson reflects on 50 years behind the IHSA whistle
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Understanding hospice care: Myths, realities, and what families need to know before a crisis
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GLP-1s, Surgery, or Lifestyle? OSF Weight Loss Center
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OSF OnCall Mobile Unit Supports Local Pregnancy Care
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Illinois 2025 Harvest Chaos & 2026 Ag Hope
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New Browns Coach Todd Monken: His Former Knox Coach Breaks It Down
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Small Changes, Big Wins: New Year Health Tips
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Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony
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Graham Health System's New CEO Allison Sours on Growth and Rural Care
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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
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.
Spoon River Stories: Floods Farms
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Spoon River Stories: Floods & Farms
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Rental Car Run-in & Removing Trees
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Big Week For Ag: New Herbicide Registration & AgTech
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Winning the Right to Spray: A Major Victory for Crop Protection
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Warmer Temps & World Record Yields
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Record-Breaking Cold & Exploding Trees
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Crop Report Fallout & Corn Yield Contest Results
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Delivering Grain in the New Year & A Beautiful January Rain
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My Non-New Year's Resolution List & The Great Grain Bag Fiasco
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End of Year Challenges
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Unseasonable Weather Affecting End of Year Grain Delivery & A Deep Dive Into The Winter Solstice
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Revisiting A Holiday Classic & Lots Of Grain Moving In December
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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
Ag Talk
Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb & Asgrow, discusses current topics in local agriculture.
REPLAY: Season ends for GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball with loss at Sectional Championship
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REPLAY: Season ends for GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball with loss at Sectional Championship
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball season ends in Regionals with loss to Peoria High
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball team advances in Sectionals with win over Metamora
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball win Regional Championship!
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ East Peoria | Regional Semifinal
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Moline
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2026 GHS Senior Night Recognition Ceremony
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Rock Island
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Sterling
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Postgame Conversation with Keigen Crummer
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs United Township
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Normal West
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ LaSalle-Peru
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ United Township
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Moline
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Rock Island
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| March 29 SUNDAY |  | St. LOUIS CARDINALS vs Tampa Bay Rays | 12:20pm |
| March 30 MONDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS vs New York Mets | 5:50pm |
| March 31 TUESDAY | | St. LOUIS CARDINALS vs New York Mets | 5:50pm |
