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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.
- Galesburg's Morning News ·
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.
- Galesburg In Focus ·
Dr. Craig Wilson: Slips, falls & fractures – how to stay safe this winter
OSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Craig Wilson joins Galesburg In Focus with tips to prevent slips on ice, safe snow shoveling, and why staying active all year is the best defense.
- Obituaries ·
Beverly L. ‘Bev’ Millar
Beverly L. “Bev” Millar, 76, of Monmouth, passed away Dec.…
- Obituaries ·
Betty Jane Camper
Betty Jane Camper, 88, of East Galesburg, passed away Dec.…
- Obituaries ·
Debra Ann Sweezer
Debra Ann Sweezer, 70, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 17,…
- Obituaries ·
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ L. Rollins
Ronald “Ronnie” L. Rollins, 72, of Victoria, passed away Dec.…
- Obituaries ·
Paul D. Winter
Paul D. Winter, 89, of Wataga, passed away Dec. 14,…
South Prairie Street expected to reopen Monday after Weinberg Arcade repairs
City officials say masonry restoration by Otto Baum Company is on track despite weather setbacks, extending the current closure only through the weekend.
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.
Relive 1998 Galesburg-Moline rivalry: Silver Streaks’ thrilling three-game sweep
Evan Massey's takes fans back to the intense 1998 boys basketball matchups, where Galesburg swept a strong Moline team amid packed gyms and clutch plays.
Knox County property transfers for Dec. 11-17, 2025: See a list of home and other sales
Transactions recorded the week of Dec. 11-17, 2025, include a $1.55 million commercial sale and large farm ground purchase.
Mayor on open Galesburg Ward 3 seat: ‘No special formula,’ mid-January goal
Applications for the Ward 3 seat vacated by Evan Miller will be accepted Jan. 1-14, with Mayor Peter Schwartzman aiming to nominate a replacement by mid-January.
Illinois extends open enrollment deadline for health care plans starting Jan. 1
Get Covered Illinois says consumers need more time to compare plans, costs
Knox Community Health Center welcomes two new dentists in Galesburg
Jazmin Johnson, DMD, and David Jun, DDS, bring family dentistry expertise to the center, aiming to address rural dental care needs.
Knox County board finds insufficient evidence of fraud in Erickson, Walters ballot petitions
The board found no evidence of fraud in the nominating petitions; objector Pam Davidson called the ruling expected but said she believed there was fraud.
Galesburg’s Lux Blox awarded Illinois Innovation Voucher for Bradley University partnership
The $56,432 grant supports research and development of hands-on construction systems for chemistry, engineering, and STEM education.
Galesburg Police Department issues statement on passing of 911 Dispatcher Abigail Small
The department shared a statement following the death of Abigail Small on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Massey Quiz #25: 15 Galesburg People & More
Evan Massey shares a fun community quiz featuring 15 pictures of notable Galesburg people—test your knowledge and celebrate the area.
PODCASTS
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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
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ROWVA FFA Doubles Thanksgiving Goal – At Least 20 Families Will Have Full Holiday Meals
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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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
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Tar Spot - Should Corn Farmers Be Worried
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Local Soybean Crop Finally Taking Off & A Road Trip To Florida
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 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
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REPLAY: Silver Streaks Boys in Taylor Thiel's First Game as Head Coach
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Alleman
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Springfield | Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Metamora | Thanksgiving Tournament
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REPLAY: GHS Silver Streaks girls basketball vs Robinson | Thanksgiving Tournament
GHS Sports Audio
| DATE | GAME | BROADCAST TIME | |
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| December 18 THURSDAY |  | GHS SILVER STREAKS girls basketball @ Geneseo | 6:45pm |
| December 19 FRIDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball @ Quincy | 6:40pm |
| December 20 SATURDAY | | GHS SILVER STREAKS boys basketball vs Bettendorf Iowa/Illinois Shootout at Augustana College | 2:10pm |
| December 22 MONDAY |  | ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI basketball vs Missouri | 6:00pm |
