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Mayor Peter Schwartzman on 2025 Reflections and 2026 Priorities for Galesburg
Mayor Schwartzman discusses key accomplishments of 2025, council turnover challenges, progress on a south-side community center, and his ambitious plan to essentially eradicate homelessness in Galesburg by 2026.
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Byron Baird: Galesburg veteran honored for long-overdue Purple Heart
Galesburg resident shares his story of surviving two IED explosions in 2010, returning to duty, and finally receiving his Purple Heart—plus Monday's city council recognition.
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City Matters: Galesburg City Manager shares Christmas wish list, previews tonight’s council agenda
Eric Hanson outlines tonight’s votes on tax savings and park upgrades while revealing his holiday priorities for housing, job growth, and mental health support in the community.
- Obituaries ·
Vernie Lee Reathaford
Vernie “Vern” L. Reathaford, 66, of Monmouth, passed away Dec.…
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David L. Whiteman
David L. Whiteman, 81, of Knoxville, passed away Dec. 25,…
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Thomas Joseph Holland
Thomas Joseph Holland, 88, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 25,…
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Patricia ‘Pat’ A. Martin
Patricia “Pat” A. Martin, 84, passed away Dec. 22, 2025.…
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Randall Clyde Seals
Randall Clyde Seals, 76, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 25,…
Sudzy’s Laundromat opens in Galesburg, Precision Touchless Car Wash to debut Tuesday
Sudzy’s Laundromat opens with large-capacity washers and wash-and-fold service; Precision Touchless Car Wash with 24-hour access and monthly passes debuts Tuesday.
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 18-23, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
This week's transfers feature a $3.78 million commercial sale in Galesburg and large farmland deals in Gilson and Abingdon.
New laws: Illinois expands job-protected leave for parents with newborns in NICU
Laws also address AI in hiring, workplace transparency, organ donation leave, more
1995 – The Week That Changed Galesburg Girls Basketball Forever
Evan Massey looks back at the February 1995 week when the Silver Streaks girls team upset top-ranked opponents, marking a turning point that sparked decades of success.
From Appleknockers to Wooden Shoes: Can you match these Illinois schools and nicknames?
The latest Evan Massey blog post challenges fans to match Illinois schools (past and present) with their unique team nicknames
Galesburg mayor targets 2026 homelessness eradication, highlights tourism and community center progress
Mayor Schwartzman discusses council turnover, Judy's Family Cafe success, community center partnership with Project Now, and his plan to eradicate homelessness in 2026.
New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin
Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1
Warren County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
Farmland and residential sales lead the week's transactions in Monmouth, with additional activity in Roseville.
Corpus Christi 1934: Galesburg Catholic school’s forgotten state basketball crown
The 1934 Corpus Christi High School team captured Illinois' single-class state championship, a historic win for Galesburg's Catholic school long before the public school's titles.
State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks
Past recipients say the program promotes collaboration and growth opportunities
Abingdon-Avon schools unveil new Tommy Tornado mascot to boost spirit
The new mascot aims to increase student involvement and community connection through the Full-Service Community School program.
PODCASTS
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Mayor Peter Schwartzman on 2025 Reflections and 2026 Priorities for Galesburg
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Byron Baird: Galesburg veteran honored for long-overdue Purple Heart
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City Matters: Galesburg City Manager shares Christmas wish list, previews tonight's council agenda
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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
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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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
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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
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 Intrinsic-Downtown @ Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic
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REPLAY: The GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball team are the 2025 Coles County Holiday Tournament Champions
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Marion @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Mattoon @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Danville @ Coles County Holiday Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Bettendorf
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball @ Quincy
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ Geneseo
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks boys basketball vs Burlington
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Peoria Notre Dame
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball @ United Township
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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
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| December 26 FRIDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball vs Danville Coles County Holiday Tournament in Mattoon | 12:45pm |
| December 26 FRIDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball vs Mattoon Coles County Holiday Tournament in Mattoon | 4:15pm |
| December 27 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball vs TBD Coles County Holiday Tournament in Mattoon | 12:45pm |
| December 27 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball vs TBD Coles County Holiday Tournament in Mattoon | 5:45pm |
| December 27 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Intrinsic Downtown Chuck Dayton Holiday Classic in DeKalb | 5:40pm on 92.7 FM The Laser |
