From Galesburg to Glory: Honoring 12 African American Civil War heroes
The 54th Mass is a unit renowned for being one of the first Black regiments in the Union Army, and is depicted in the movie Glory.
Inside Jupiter: Experience the future of manufacturing right here in Galesburg
Local company is a world-class total solutions provider for the advanced manufacturing industry
Jacque Dare: Meet the new Knox County coroner
For the first time in 20 years, Knox County will have a new coroner.
Ashley Worby: Meet Knox County’s new state’s attorney
Knox County’s new state’s attorney promises better organization, communication from her office
District 205 School Report Card: Absenteeism remains a concern, graduation rate improves
D205 Superintendent John Asplund breaks down ISBE’s annual report for Galesburg schools
The Real World Awaits: Simulating career choices, financial decisions
300 Galesburg students to attend Welcome to the Real World and Career Exploration experience
Honoring all who served: 2024 Galesburg Veterans parade is Sunday
The parade includes marching bands, veteran organizations, car clubs, scouting groups and our local heroes in uniform.
Musical Moments: Knox College offers variety of public performances
From jazz music, to piano chamber and string ensembles, to rock and more, there’s plenty to hear and see in the coming days.
City Matters: Gambling machines, Galesburg’s annual budget, and tax levy rate
Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joins WGIL to preview the Nov. 4 Galesburg City Council meeting.
Behind the garage door: Motorheads Auto Repair open in Galesburg
New location just north of OSF St. Mary Medical Center opened this past summer.
Music, laughter, holiday spirit and more wraps up 2024 at The Orpheum Theatre
From comedy acts, to an 80s rock tribute band to holiday concerts and movies, there’s a lot happening at The Orpheum Theatre.
‘That’s gold!’ Steve Hytner: Kenny Bania from Seinfeld
Popular comedian and character actor to appear at The Orpheum Theatre
Groove for Impact: CASA’s Lip Sync Battle
Kelly Radeke, executive director of CASA West Central Illinois, joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the upcoming Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser. The event is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. at Cedar Creek Hall, 571 E. North St., Galesburg, IL.
This year the theme is “Back to the ‘80’s” with Elisa Nelson hosting the event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
She also discusses the mission of CASA, and the need for volunteers.
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Kelly Radeke, Executive Director of CASA of West Central Illinois. (WGIL)[/caption]
Election 2024: A conversation with Eric Sorensen, 17th Congressional District
Democratic incumbent from Moline running for re-election
Flipping for a cause: Kiwanis Club Pancake day is Friday
The annual Pancake Day is Friday, Nov. 1 at Hy-Vee, 2030 East Main St. in Galesburg.
The Hickey Heritage: A generational connection with the Silver Streaks
For the last 55 years, someone from the Hickey family has either taught, coached, or played sports at Galesburg High School.
REPLAY: Galesburg Silver Streaks football @ United Township
The Galesburg High School football team wrapped up the 2024 season with a road trip to East Moline to take on the United Township Panthers. The stat that the Silver Streaks ended the game with negative rushing yards tells the struggles that they had getting anything going on the ground against the UT defense. Caden Riley threw for 131 yards in the game, including 2 touchdown passes. But Galesburg fell to United Township, 40 - 14. The Silver Streaks end the season 1 - 8 and winless in the Western Big 6 conference.
The Dave's Autobody Crunch Time Player of the Game was punter Anthony Makwala. Punting is a part of the offense that you don't want to have to use, but when you do, it can be an effect weapon. Anthony had punts in the game that netted 40, 48, and 50 yards. Some of them were from the goal line and the back of the end zone but he was able to flip the field with no return.
Agatha Christie, redefined, by a Knox College grad
Kate Gingold, with her husband Don, has published the first book in the “Agatha Annotated” series
A conversation about hospital no-shows, part 2
OSF HealthCare says, like its counterpart Graham Health System, it will not charge patients a fee for not making it to an appointment. Instead, OSF says it will make every effort possible to get to the cause of canceling an appointment, and making sure that patients can get there in the future.
We talk about that, and what should be done if patients have to wait in the waiting room a long time for their appointment, with Amanda Mishler, Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, at OSF HealthCare, on Galesburg's Evening News.
CLICK HERE for our previous conversation about this issue with Graham Health System.
Bridal and Prom Show Sunday helps benefit Rainbow Riders
Fashions, bridal and prom styles, and a fundraising silent auction