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City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building’s recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight’s City Council agenda

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson previews the March 16 City Council meeting, covering emergency demolition, Evgenia, the Weinberg Arcade grant, and municipal energy aggregation.

Lisa Medina-Foshay and Ashley Hinkle of ROE #33 Early Childhood Program at the WGIL studio, March 2026

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Self-regulation and sensory needs in young children — ROE #33 First Five workshop

Ashley Hinkle and Lisa Medina-Foshay, preschool family educators with ROE #33, explain what self-regulation really means for young children — and invite families to a free sensory workshop March 21 in Galesburg.

Kara Downin, Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, in studio at WGIL for Galesburg's Morning News

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Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and spring conservation deadlines

Knox County Resource Conservationist Kara Downin discusses her induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and several upcoming deadlines for conservation programs serving local landowners and farmers.

Obituaries

Obituaries ·

Ruth McConnell

Ruth McConnell, 88, formerly of Knoxville, died February 26, 2026…

Obituaries ·

Ann Marie Benson

Ann Marie Benson, 80, of Wataga, died March 14, 2026…

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J. ‘Maxine’ Windsor

J. "Maxine" Windsor, 97, formerly of Oneida, died March 14,…

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James ‘Jim’ H. Jackson

James "Jim" H. Jackson, 70, formerly of Abingdon, died March…

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Connie M. Connell

Connie M. Connell, 92, of Monmouth, died March 15, 2026…

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2026 Illinois Primary Election Results — Local and state races of interest to the WGIL listening area

WGIL is tracking contested races of local and state interest from tonight's March 17, 2026, Illinois primary election. Results are unofficial until certified.

Local News

City Council Chambers at Galesburg City Hall.

Your electric bill could cost more this year — Galesburg is trying to soften the blow

The Galesburg City Council voted 6-0 Monday to authorize a new municipal aggregation agreement for electricity — a program that saved residents nearly $19,000 last year compared to the standard Ameren rate.

The 2026 Galesburg High School Silver Streaks softball team on the new turf field

New coach, new turf, new era — GHS softball has a fresh start in 2026

First-year head coach Andrea Sampson — a GHS graduate and former college pitcher — outlines her vision for turning around a program coming off an 0-34 season.

Owen Muelder standing beside the West Central Illinois Underground Railroad map at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois

Owen Muelder: Lessons on Galesburg and the Underground Railroad

Knox College historian Owen Muelder shares 10 lessons on how Galesburg became one of the most significant stops on the Underground Railroad — and why that history still matters.

Weinberg Arcade building at 64 S. Prairie Street in downtown Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg City Council to vote on $40,000 grant to restore Weinberg Arcade facade

The Facade Advisory Committee unanimously recommends the grant, which would help fund a $324,400 restoration project stemming from two facade collapses last December.

University of Chicago freshman Oliver Wilson analyzes interest rates bets on the Polymarket prediction market platform in his Hyde Park apartment late last year. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan has pledged $20,000 to kickstart Wilson’s prediction market club at his university. (Credit: Victor Hilitski/For Illinois Answers Project)

Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors love them

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket rake in millions from wagers on sports and current events but pay nothing in state betting taxes and ignore regulations that govern online sportsbooks.

Knox County property transfers for March 5-11, 2026 — see a list of home and other sales

Galesburg homes, Monmouth farmland, and more — see the complete list of Knox County property transfers recorded March 5-11, 2026.

The Illinois Supreme Court held a session on the campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of its tradition of “riding the circuit,” which is meant to make the court more accessible to people in all parts of the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation

Chief Justice says ‘riding the circuit’ is a tradition dating back to Medieval England

ALT TEXT: Rio Fire Protection District Engine 1 fire truck, Knox County, Illinois

Knox, Warren, Fulton, and Schuyler counties receive Illinois Farm Bureau rural development grants

Most of the local funding directed at fire and emergency communications.

Monmouth-Roseville names Katy Morrison to succeed retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher

Katy Morrison, principal of Harding Primary School, will serve as assistant superintendent for two years before taking over from retiring Superintendent Ed Fletcher on July 1, 2028.

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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.

City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building's recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight's City Council agenda