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Second Mortgage and the Sofa Kings — ‘Paid in Full’ reunion concert benefits Orpheum

The Galesburg band reunites after 13 years for a 40th anniversary concert at the Historic Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, May 17. Every dollar raised benefits the Orpheum.

Galesburg In Focus ·

Orpheum Theatre — closing out the 2025-26 season with a UK Broadway debut and 100 Years of Hank

Orpheum Theatre Executive Director Andrew Driscoll joins Galesburg In Focus to talk about the final two shows of the 2025-26 season — Louise Dearman's first-ever US solo performance and 100 Years of Hank starring Jason Petty.

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Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg

Liv Bundy, organizer of Food Truck Fridays and owner of the Lemon Lounge, joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the new monthly event series launching tonight at 235 E. Simmons St.

Ben Clark and Erin Olson of Knox Community Health Center in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Knox Community Health Center — behavioral health awareness, stigma, and services in Galesburg

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Ben Clark and Director of Public Health Information and Community Engagement Erin Olson join Galesburg's Morning News to talk about Behavioral Health Awareness Month and the services available right here in Galesburg.

Rich Ankeney, Tuesday Ҫetin, and Kent Kriegshauser in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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Photography, the still image, and the Galesburg Community Arts Center Photo Club

Veteran photojournalist Kent Kriegshauser, educator and artist Rich Ankeney, and Galesburg Community Arts Center Executive Director Tuesday Ҫetin join Galesburg's Morning News for a wide-ranging conversation about photography, the craft, and Saturday's Photo Club meeting.

Russell Oberhake, Katherine Seguino, Rachel Crouch, and Sarah Oberhake in the WGIL studios in Galesburg, Illinois

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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.

First Fridays on Seminary Street downtown Galesburg summer 2026

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Downtown Galesburg’s First Fridays returns June 5 with live music and family fun

The free, family-friendly event runs the first Friday of each month from June through September on Historic Seminary Street in downtown Galesburg, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Galesburg Fire Department responding to structure fire at 578 Holton Street on May 12, 2026

Rubbish fire escalates into structure fire at Galesburg home on Holton Street

Galesburg firefighters arrived to find flames coming from three sides of the building at 578 Holton St. No occupants or injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Ameren Illinois crews working to restore power to roughly 200 downtown Galesburg customers after underground cable failure

Ameren Illinois says an underground cable has malfunctioned, affecting roughly 200 customers in downtown Galesburg. No estimated restoration time has been given.

‘Sure, let’s do it one more time’ — Second Mortgage reunites for Orpheum benefit concert

The Galesburg band marks 40 years of music with a reunion concert Sunday, May 17 at the Historic Orpheum — featuring a horn-driven soul and R&B setlist and a $20 minimum donation that goes entirely to the Orpheum.

District 205 May 2026 personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

New hires, transfers, retirements, long-term substitutes and more approved by the District 205 board on May 11 – full PDF list inside.

Warren County property transfers for May 4–8, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder's Office has submitted the following real estate transfer transactions recorded in Warren County the week of May 4–8, 2026.

1989 Galesburg High School Varsity Baseball Team, IHSA state tournament third-place finishers

Evan Massey: Three straight trips to state — the 1989 Silver Streaks and Galesburg’s baseball dynasty

Evan Massey looks back at the 1989 Silver Streaks baseball team — one of only four IHSA teams ever to make three consecutive trips to state, and one of only two GHS baseball teams to bring home a state trophy.

Craig Norrenberns, a fourth-generation Illinois grocer, poses in one of the four independent groceries he owns in southern Illinois. Norrenberns testified before a House committee about the potential impacts SNAP cuts will have on independent grocers. (Photo courtesy Norrenberns)

As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure

Without SNAP benefits, recipients could lose spending power, hurting local businesses

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

The man behind Hegg Auditorium and the day Sandburg Drive got an 8-screen movie theater — Galesburg’s Time Capsule

A look back at what was happening in Galesburg and the world 100, 75, 50, 25, and 10 years ago this week.

Man found dead after barricading himself in Good Hope home and setting it on fire, state police say

A woman with severe injuries escaped the residence before the man barricaded himself inside and set the home on fire. Illinois State Police SWAT entered the home and found him dead.

Williamsfield schools notify families of breach affecting Canvas school software used nationwide

District says there is no confirmed evidence that local student or staff data was accessed, but the investigation by Instructure and cybersecurity authorities is ongoing.

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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.

Second Mortgage and the Sofa Kings — 'Paid in Full' reunion concert benefits Orpheum