Comedy takes the stage at Prairie Players Civic Theatre

A comedy involving death? It’s possible
A new era of Galesburg girls basketball – Coach Lexi Demott

For the first time in 46 years, Galesburg High School has a new girls basketball coach. But she’s no stranger to Silver Streaks fans.
Will your Galesburg street be redone this year? City Engineer talks about season’s plans

Galesburg City Engineer Aaron Gavin joins Will Stevenson to talk about 2024 street projects.
Collecting Cubs cards collects goal for one area native

Henry County native and former Galesburg-area sportscaster collects one million Cubs cards
Sheriff, Knox County Board Chair explain housing Cook County Jail inmates in Galesburg

It’s designed to lessen overcrowding in Cook County, while bringing in extra revenue to Knox County.
Need a job? Plenty of businesses to attend Carl Sandburg College Career Expo this week

Several dozen employers are expected to attend the annual Carl Sandburg College Career Expo coming up Wednesday, April 10. Tracy Engstrom, Coordinator of Career Development at Sandburg, previews the event -- and tells what you need to know in order to attend -- with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.
The Lindstrom’s legacy in Galesburg

Dick Lindstrom talks about Lindstrom’s TV & Appliance, the evolution of the appliance world and the history of doing business in Galesburg
‘Make your home a treasure’ at the WIBA Home Show

The 2024 Western Illinois Builders Association Home Show is set for Saturday, April 13
Help Mary Davis fill her bucket this weekend. Here’s how

Area resident Mary Davis is suffering from Multiple Myeloma. She's been part of our community for a long time, and a group of people including WGIL's Will Stevenson want to help her live out some of her dreams while she's still here with us. A trivia night Saturday, April 5, will do just that. Dori Oberman talks about "Mary's Bucket List" Music Trivia with Will on Galesburg's Morning News.
Federal problems with FAFSA impacting local colleges

Dustin Zimmerman, Director of Student Aid for Carl Sandburg College, talks about all the issues with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Morning News.
How to safely watch the eclipse, and how one Carl Sandburg College class will be doing it

Stewart Ferrell, assistant professor of Physics at Carl Sandburg College says we’re pretty lucky to see an eclipse here twice in the last seven years.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here’s how Knox and Warren County mark the month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Knox County and around the United States. Local officials with the "Blue Ribbon Task Force" will mark the occasion in Knox and Warren Counties with their annual "Hands Around the Courthouse" events. Members of the task force, Debby Jo Metzker, Kelly Corbin, and Ellen Lee join Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News to talk about that, and provide tips for spotting potential child abuse.
Dist. 205 Superintendent explains proposed elementary boundary changes

John Asplund talks about that, and other district issues, with Will Stevenson on Galesburg’s Morning News.
The new Galesburg Public Library will open sometime this month. Here’s the latest

What you’ll see when you enter the new Galesburg Public Library.
You can help plant some trees at the Galesburg Public Library. Here’s how

Plant trees Saturday for the Galesburg Public Library.
Galesburg’s ‘Community Read’ kicks off Saturday

Galesburg Public Library’s “Community Read” starts Saturday!
Galesburg City Manager previews Monday’s council meeting

The Galesburg City Council meets in a regular session Monday night. Eric Hanson, Galesburg City Manager, previews the meeting with Will Stevenson during the "Community Conversations" hour of Galesburg's Morning News.
Auction Road Trip & The Real Cost of a $50 Gas Can

National Public Health Week in Knox County

Local experts talk public health, Easter holiday food safety, reproductive health and more
Bunker Links Golf Course celebrates 100 years

Bunker Links golf pro Bryan Luedtke talks about the course’s centennial celebration, and everything it has to offer