Judge Joe McGraw: Republican candidate for IL 17th

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With the Illinois Primary Tuesday two Republican candidates aim for the opportunity to unseat Democrat Eric Sorensen for the 17th Congressional District.

Scott Crowl and retired circuit court judge Joe McGraw are vying for that seat.

McGraw is a longtime judge, prosecutor, and private attorney and joined Galesburg's Evening News on Monday.

 

The Ascent and First Baptist Church leaders talk merger

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First Baptist Church has merged with The Ascent, giving the young church a permanent home at 169 S. Cherry St.

Pastor Andrew Wingo with The Ascent and Pastor Dorothy Lam with First Baptist talked with Galesburg's Evening News on Thursday about what went into the decision to merge.

They also talk about their first Sunday as a combined congregation at First Baptist's building on Mar. 17 at 9 and 11 a.m.

 

Shamroxville this Saturday: Hear what’s planned for the Knoxville fest

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A day of events celebrating St. Patrick's Day is planned for this Saturday in Knoxville with the inaugural Shamroxville.

Organizers Tessa Jones and Morgan Seabloom stopped by Galesburg's Morning News to talk about how this new tradition hopes to build on the Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade started by Karen Benjamin.