WGIL broadcast live coverage of the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Hegg Performing Arts Center at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School Galesburg High School. The event honored the newest class of inductees, recognizing contributions to Galesburg's rich athletic history across categories including athletes, contributors, and teams.

The inductees are:

- Beau Shay, Class of 2000

- Ardith Johnson, Class of 2001

- Ethan Meeker, Class of 2016

- Rodney Bunch, Class of 1958

- Ron Spring, Friend of Athletics

- 1999 Boys Track & Field Team

Steve Cheesman served as master of ceremonies, and Athletic Director Nick Young presented plaques to the inductees.

The event was postponed from its original November date due to winter weather. This audio podcast captures the complete ceremony as it aired live on WGIL.

00:07:53 Beau Shay, Class of 2000

00:21:29 Ardith Johnson, Class of 2001

00:27:20 Ethan Meeker, Class of 2016

00:35:08 Rodney Bunch, Class of 1958

00:48:15 Ron Spring, Friend of Athletics

00:58:00 1999 Boys Track & Field Team, represented by Doug Lindstrom