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01/16/2026

Knox County property transfers for Jan. 8-14, 2026: Sales in Galesburg, Abingdon, Dahinda, Gilson, Knoxville, Victoria, Williamsfield, Yates City and more.

Full list in the story: ⬇️ https://t.ly/_Shjd

01/16/2026

Maury Lyon previews Galesburg's annual MLK Day Community Celebration Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19 at The Ascent Church. Keynote by DeAndre Henderson, junior high essay contest on Thurgood Marshall, catered breakfast, and more.

🎙️ Podcast available now: ⬇️ https://t.ly/aT938

01/16/2026

The Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony, postponed due to winter weather in November, is now set for Saturday, Jan. 17 at the same time and place. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., program at 5 p.m. in the GHS Auditorium. ⚡️

🎙️ WGIL will air the ceremony live on 93.7 FM/1400 AM, or via stream on the WGIL app.

Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 induction postponed by winter weather, now set for Saturday, Jan. 17 — same time and place at GHS Auditorium.

01/16/2026

Evan Massey's latest blog post looks back at 1945, when legendary Kansas coach Phog Allen addressed the Galesburg High School basketball team. 🏀 The Hall of Fame coach shared words of wisdom and inspiration with the players.

Read the full piece on his Massey Basketball blog: ⬇️
https://www.wgil.com/2026/01/16/evan-massey-phog-allen-galesburg-high-1945/

01/15/2026

Graham Health System has appointed Allison Sours as its new president and CEO. In a WGIL Galesburg In Focus interview, she discusses expansion in the Galesburg market, the Ambulatory Care Center, plans for outpatient surgery by late summer 2026, and challenges like recruiting clinical staff.

🎙️ Podcast embedded in the story: ⬇️ https://t.ly/21ijE

Graham Health System

01/15/2026

New Galesburg Tourism Director Sarah Smith shares her first impressions: Downtown and Seminary Street charm, businesses influenced by bigger cities, and Amtrak access making it an easy getaway from Chicago. 🏙️🚂

Experience Galesburg

Full interview: https://youtu.be/dbKuFCyojl8
Podcast & story: https://t.ly/39Fr6

What's your favorite downtown spot?

01/15/2026

Sarah Smith, Galesburg's new Tourism Director, shares her excitement about Judy’s Family Cafe going viral—millions of views bringing visitors to our community!

She's looking forward to meeting Judy and using this influence to promote Galesburg. A great local success story!

Full interview video: https://youtu.be/dbKuFCyojl8
Podcast: https://www.wgil.com/episode/galesburg-tourism-reimagined-sarah-smith-vision/
Story: https://t.ly/39Fr6

01/14/2026

Have you grabbed your free blue button yet this year? Wear it for your chance to win instant cash! Find a full list of button locations at wgil.com.

WINter is your chance to score instant cash with the WGIL Button! Pick-up a WGIL Button for free at one of the locations listed below. Wear it when you are out and about, and when a WGIL

01/14/2026

Sarah Smith: Reimagining Galesburg tourism through community pride. The new Experience Galesburg director shares her vision for local pride, modern marketing, and highlighting assets like downtown and festivals on Galesburg's Morning News.

🎙️Full interview video and podcast available: ⬇️ https://t.ly/39Fr6

01/14/2026

A Galesburg woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to aggravated DUI, reckless homicide and drug possession in the November crash on South Lake Storey Road that killed 72-year-old Marte Glass. Ashley N. England, 32, appeared in Knox County court. Pretrial conference set for March 2. Story: ⬇️ https://t.ly/sHD1w

01/14/2026

Evan Massey's latest quiz on his blog features 15 photos of Galesburg residents from past and present. See how many you can identify — teachers, coaches, business owners, community figures and more. Answers at the end with a scoring guide.

Share your score on the blog comments or his Facebook.
Take the quiz: ⬇️ https://www.wgil.com/2026/01/14/evan-massey-quiz-29-people-galesburg/

Massey Basketball

01/13/2026

Galesburg water customers are being asked to help protect the public drinking water supply by completing a quick backflow prevention survey mailing out later this week.

Galesburg water customers will get a backflow prevention survey mailed Jan. 16 from Aqua Backflow. Complete the quick online form within 30 days to help protect the public water supply from contamination risks.