Galesburg's Morning News ·

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday May 9

Galesburg letter carriers, the FISH Food Pantry, and Hy-Vee join Galesburg's Morning News to preview the nation's largest single-day food drive — happening this Saturday, May 9.

Andy Crawford, organizer of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival at Knox College, poses in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg's Morning News ·

Andy Crawford, Knox College — 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival preview

Andy Crawford previews the 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival, including the first-ever big band headliner, the 11th annual school tour, and a free Saturday night finale at the Orpheum Theatre.

Galesburg's Morning News ·

Eric Hanson, Galesburg city manager — May 4 City Council preview

City Manager Eric Hanson previews a full agenda including Food Truck Fridays, demolition contracts, sidewalk replacement, and a proactive inspection of Galesburg's 31-mile water transmission main.

Jennie Grove and Alesia Shaw of the Canton History & Arts Alliance pose in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg In Focus ·

Canton History & Arts Alliance — Live at the Plaza free summer concert series

Five free concerts come to the Opera House Plaza in downtown Canton this summer, featuring tribute acts and Grammy-nominated artists. Jennie Grove and Alesia Shaw of the Canton History & Arts Alliance join Galesburg In Focus to share the details.

Adam Seaney, director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, poses in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg's Morning News ·

Galesburg Area Vocational Center — record enrollment, SkillsUSA results, and Senior Signing Day

GAVC Director Adam Seaney joins Galesburg's Morning News to recap a milestone year, share SkillsUSA state results, and preview Senior Signing Day on May 12.

Jeff Douglas, Wendel Hunigan, and Bobby Dillard of the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg's Morning News ·

Friends of the Galesburg Public Library — annual book sale starts Friday

The Friends of the Galesburg Public Library preview this weekend's three-day book sale, including the largest inventory in the event's history.

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Leave food by your mailbox Saturday — Galesburg letter carriers will do the rest

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 9. Galesburg is aiming for 12,000 pounds — up from nearly 10,000 last year.

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Local News

Riders asked, city listened — Galesburg’s Blue Route gets new stops May 11

The Galesburg Blue Route will add closer drop-off locations at O.N. Custer Park and the DMV starting May 11, following recommendations from the Traffic Advisory Committee.

Monmouth drafting weighted system to decide who gets city-owned vacant lots

The City of Monmouth is formalizing a process for disposing of vacant, dilapidated properties it has acquired, with criteria that prioritize development over simple maintenance.

Memorial image for Bill Hayes obituary – Galesburg, Illinois (1964–2026)

Bill Hayes, former Galesburg alderman and community fixture, dies at 62

Bill Hayes served as Galesburg's 5th Ward Alderman from 1995 to 1999, owned The Pet Stop, and served on the Plan Commission through 2002. He died Sunday at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

The former Maple Avenue fire station was built in 1907. The station served the community until 2002, when operations moved to the new $1.5 million Fremont Street Station. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL)

Galesburg City Council approves fire station demo, 10 property demolitions, and Food Truck Fridays

The Council voted 6-0 Monday to award a $94,680 demolition contract for the former Maple Avenue fire station, which has sat vacant since 2002.

Warren County property transfers for April 27–May 1, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder's Office has submitted the following real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County for the week of April 27–May 1, 2026.

New weight room at Galesburg High School featuring 16 stations and individualized training programs

Strength in Numbers: Building a Culture of Strength and Fitness at Galesburg HS

Evan Massey visits the new Galesburg High School weight room and talks with P.E. Department Chair Jim Noonan about a program that is changing how students — athletes and non-athletes alike — think about strength and fitness.

Galesburg Time Capsule — This Week in History, March 30, 2026

Time Capsule: Escaped convicts, gambling crackdowns, and the Chicago Bears — this week in Galesburg history

Evan Massey looks back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, and 25 years ago this week.

Big band, rising star vocalist, and 11 years of school tours: the 2026 Rootabaga Jazz Festival is here

Andy Crawford previews a milestone year for the Knox College festival, which runs May 5-9 with events at Smokin' Willies BBQ and a free Saturday night finale at the Orpheum Theatre.

Food Truck Fridays, demolitions, and a 31-mile water main: Galesburg City Council tackles full agenda tonight

City Manager Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview a May 4 agenda that includes a new downtown event series, two demolition contracts, sidewalk repairs, and a proactive infrastructure move.

Former Maple Avenue fire station at 647 Maple Ave. in Galesburg, Illinois

After original contractor walked away, Galesburg moves to demolish 1907 Maple Avenue fire station

The Galesburg City Council is expected to vote Monday on a new $94,680 demolition contract for the former fire station at 647 Maple Ave., which has sat vacant since 2002.

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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday May 9

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.

Galesburg Area Vocational Center — record enrollment, SkillsUSA results, and Senior Signing Day