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08/24/2024

LISTEN 🔊: New Galesburg athletic director Nick Young, and Aaron Furrow, president of the Galesburg Athletic Booster Club joined Galesburg In Focus to discuss the start of fall sports for the Silver Streaks. Learn about the lineup of head coaches for the season, and the Booster Club's vital role in supporting student-athletes. They also dive into the challenges of recruiting sports officials, and how the shortage impacts the scheduling of games. ⚡️

In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, WGIL's Jay Redfern sits down with Galesburg's new athletic director, Nick Young, and Aaron Furrow, president of the Galesburg Athletic Booster Club, to discuss the start of fall sports for the Silver Streaks. They dive into the lineup of head coaches for the se...

08/23/2024

LISTEN: The Bishop Hill Heritage Association hosts the annual "Chautauqua' with music and historical figures.

History and entertainment converge this weekend in the historic Henry County community of Bishop Hill. The Bishop Hill Heritage Association hosts the annual "Chautauqua' with music and historical figures. Todd DeDecker, administrator of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, talks about it with Tyler...

08/23/2024

LISTEN: First Street in Monmouth Saturday evening will have food from a number of vendors including the debut of a food truck from Galesburg's Jalisco's, live entertainment, dancing, and education about the importance of the culture in our communities.

United Way of Greater Warren County

If last year's event hadn't been rained out, this would be the third year for a Hispanic Heritage Festival in Monmouth. First Street in Monmouth Saturday evening will have food from a number of vendors including the debut of a food truck from Galesburg's Jalisco's, live entertainment, dancing, and e...

08/23/2024

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognized excellence and innovation within the local business community at its annual awards dinner Thursday. Here are the winners ...

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce recognized excellence and innovation within the local business community at its annual awards dinner Thursday at The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales.

08/23/2024

JUST IN: That ruling was made Friday afternoon in the case of Christopher Alfaro, 27, charged with shooting Heath Williams, Sr. last Saturday night at a Moshier Avenue residence.

Suspect deemed a 'real and present threat' to community, per the Pretrial Fairness Act

08/23/2024

Cash, cash registers, toys among items taken or burglarized.

08/23/2024

Here's a list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week, including the site of a former downtown factory dating back to 1875.

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate property transfers recorded in Knox County, IL, the week of The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate property transfers recorded in Knox County, IL, the week of Aug. 14-21, 2024.

08/22/2024

“We’ve only experienced that at football thus far,” said Young. “But, I would anticipate that our other sports would see that. And, I think there’s a lot of things that you might attribute that to.”

Varsity GHS football game delayed a day because of referee shortage

08/22/2024

ON HIGH ALERT: Police are urgently searching for 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syrvud after he allegedly threatened to kill former President Trump ahead of his rally in Arizona. The latest on the developing story: https://trib.al/XXqRAHQ

08/22/2024

Champion Xpress will donate $1 to Galesburg Christian School Athletics on behalf of each guest through Sept. 5.

Champion Xpress Carwash served its first customers early Thursday morning at 1819 N. Henderson St. The tunnel car wash is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

08/22/2024

JUST IN: Alfaro says he’s trying to hire a private attorney, and it was learned he would not meet with public defenders Thursday morning.

Christopher Alfaro, 27, is charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery

08/22/2024

LISTEN: The new school year is already underway in ROWVA CUSD #208, and with that comes better air conditioning for classrooms, and a revamped cafeteria and kitchen area.

The new school year is already underway in ROWVA School District 208, and with that comes better air conditioning for classrooms, and a revamped cafeteria and kitchen area. But, with the new year also comes some new financial challenges that may result in at least short term belt-tightening. ROWVA S...

08/22/2024

LISTEN: The legendary Jim Hawk is a part of Central Illinois ABATE, and talks about this weekend's event with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News. Central Illinois Abate

The Illinois arm of ABATE has become one of the largest advocacy and lobbying organizations in the state of Illinois, and Knox County's chapter has become one of the original members of the group. They're celebrating, and hope to educate you on motorcycles -- and how bad they're not -- at the annual...

08/22/2024

The Sheriffs Office says deputies apprehended Christopher Alfaro, 27, on a Knox County warrant charging him with First-Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.

Christopher Alfaro, 27, charged with murder, aggravated battery

08/21/2024

Otherwise, the largely peaceful protests had proven minimally disruptive to the convention.

More than 50 arrested during clash with police Tuesday, other demonstrations mostly peaceful

08/21/2024

Galesburg will square off against Monmouth-Roseville in freshman, junior varsity and varsity football scrimmages Friday at Van D**e Field. But wait, there's more ...

Meet the Streaks will take on the Titans when the Galesburg High School football teams conduct their preseason scrimmages Friday night at Van D**e Field.

08/21/2024

Drea spoke to the Illinois delegation about how unions – and Democrats, he said – “get s--- done.”

Organized labor has been everywhere at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week, from the main stage to the Illinois delegation’s morning breakfast gatherings. “This has been a really, really big week for labor and very,

08/21/2024

WTVP is the last Peoria television station seen on Galesburg cable television.

Late former CEO covered up station financial losses, according to prosecutors

08/21/2024

***THIS POST IS OUTDATED***

Police say a warrant has been issued for Christopher Alfaro, 27, on charges of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery.

Christopher Alfaro, 27, charged with murder, aggravated battery

08/21/2024

Police will only say they were made aware Sunday that Miller allegedly solicited a minor at her residence.

Teachers aide accused of soliciting child for s*x

08/21/2024

The downtown sites of a longtime hotel and a former orphanage and foster home are now owned by the city. Here's what's next ...

The downtown sites of a longtime hotel and a former orphanage and foster home are now owned by the city of Galesburg.

08/21/2024

LISTEN: Tom Hawkins, former Galesburg High School Principal, is working on settling in to his new role as Superintendent of United CUSD 304.

Tom Hawkins, former Galesburg High School Principal, is working on settling in to his new role as Superintendent of the United School District. It's not been an easy transition, but Hawkins says he's getting a lot of help and advice, and is very positive about his new district. Hawkins talks with Wi...

08/21/2024

A company spokesperson says the two Galesburg KFC locations will remain open despite all locations in Peoria abruptly closing Monday.

Galesburg is keeping its KFCs. Despite reports of all KFC locations in Peoria area suddenly closing their doors, the two locations here will remain open for business.

08/20/2024

When the ban takes effect in January, Illinois will join New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland and New York in prohibiting paddling, spanking or hitting in every school.

Legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this month bans physical punishment in private schools while reiterating a prohibition on the practice in public schools implemented 30 years ago

08/20/2024

LISTEN: A new school year is dawning for Galesburg Christian School. Some improvements have been made, especially to the newer campus at the former Bethany Baptist Church, which administrator Bob Nutzhorn says will make things feel more like home.

A new school year is dawning for Galesburg Christian School. Some improvements have been made, especially to the newer campus at the former Bethany Baptist Church, which administrator Bob Nutzhorn says will make things feel more like home. Nutzhorn talks with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning Ne...

08/20/2024

One Galesburg alderman said, "... there’s just no way I’m going to vote myself a raise ... The money is not the reason we do this.”

Aldermen on Monday fast-tracked a raise for the Galesburg city clerk, but elected to keep salaries flat for the positions of Galesburg mayor and the seven City Council members.

08/20/2024

She was described as person who lived her life “with a vibrancy and fearlessness.”

No details released on crash itself

08/20/2024

A later search allegedly turned up fifteen guns — four handguns, one "AR-style rifle," five shotguns, five rifles, and several rounds of ammunition.

Wepons seized after a Friday night shooting

08/20/2024

The city is hosting a meeting Tuesday, August 20, in the Learning Connections gymnasium, 849 S. Henderson Street, starting at 6:00 p.m.

The city is building a park near the former Cooke Elementary School

08/20/2024

LISTEN: "Life. In Boxes." tells the story of what arguably has been a full life for Greg Batton, but he tells it in a way that can make it relatable for you. And, it's coming to The Orpheum Theatre this Saturday, August 24, as part of their "FUN-raising" series of shows.

A stand-up comedian at times, a radio personality, and a dad. Greg Batton has had a life pretty much out loud. But, a lot of it has been all boxed up. Not anymore. "Life. In Boxes." tells the story of what arguably has been a full life for Batton, but he tells it in a way that can make it relatable....