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01/24/2025

Rep. Dan Swanson, who served 27 years in the Army, will be first GOP committee chair in over a decade.

For the first time in more than a decade, a Republican will chair an Illinois House committee. Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call earlier this month that he was tapped to head the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

01/24/2025

🔈LISTEN: In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we get to know Justin Newell, the soon-to-be new vice president and director of athletics at Knox College. Knox College Prairie Fire Athletics

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we get to know the soon-to-be man in charge of athletics at Knox College. Last November, Knox announced Justin Newell would become the College’s new vice president and director of athletics on February 3. Newell comes to Knox from Kenyon College, a NCAA...

01/24/2025

Here's a list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week.

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 Jan. 16-22, 2025.

01/24/2025

A 30-year-old Lewistown man has been charged with first degree murder in the 2020 slaying of a 22-year-old Harvey woman, according to the Cook County Sheriff.

01/23/2025

Suspect was found in possession of 10 non-serialized fi****ms, a silencer, 3-D printing equipment, a computer and a large amount of ammunition.

A Kewanee man is in custody in the Henry County Jail facing numerous felony charges, including gunrunning.

01/23/2025

Galesburg Superintendent John Asplund says, "As it stands, we are not aware of any immigrant who would face deportation, so we do not believe this will be an immediate issue for any students or staff in District 205; however, we are aware that student enrollment is always in a dynamic state of flux."

The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials.

01/23/2025

🔈LISTEN: You've heard of Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living, but do you know what they offer to the community? Sarah Nelson, community reintegration coordinator with Stone-Hayes, joined Galesburg's Morning News to talk about all of the services available. You might be surprised.

Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living is a non-residential, non-profit agency that helps people with disabilities achieve greater independence within their communities. The center provides a range of free services, including assistance with hiring personal assistants, advocacy for students, help...

01/22/2025

🔈LISTEN: Andy Crawford with the Knox College Music Department joined Galesburg's Morning News to discuss the Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency, including a performance by acclaimed saxophonist and singer Camille Thurman.

Andy Crawford, Managing Director of the Music Performance Program at Knox College, joined Galesburg's Morning News to discuss the Jerome Mirza Jazz Residency concert scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24, at The Orpheum. Celebrating its 12th year, this residency honors Jerome Mirza, supported by the Mirza F...

01/22/2025

The potential changes that will be a part of the planning study include closing the Mulberry Street crossing and replacing the South Street underpass with a new underpass that does not have a height restriction. This would allow for the passage of taller emergency vehicles and larger trucks.

The city of Galesburg plans to go after a second federal grant that could lead to the replacement of the antiquated South Street underpass.

01/21/2025

Beginning Feb. 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will offer a new breakfast menu. A new lunch and dinner menu will roll out throughout the month of February.

A brand-new menu that primarily focuses on breakfast and burgers is coming soon to Galesburg grocery store restaurants.

01/21/2025

🔈LISTEN: District 205-based operation a key hub for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Galesburg, and the Knox, Warren and Henderson county regions.

Adam Seaney, director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, joined WGIL's Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News. Seaney discusses the center's mission as a key hub for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the region, serving students from various high schools in Knox, Warren,....

01/21/2025

Here's a list of home and other property sales recorded in Warren County over the past week.

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder's Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Jan. 13-17, 2025.

01/21/2025

CANCELLATIONS: Most Galesburg-area schools, including Galesburg, are closed today due to the extreme cold. Here is our current list of cancellations and delays.

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01/20/2025

Miss Knox County Fair Queen Emersyn Fleisher was the People’s Choice Award Winner, and McKinley Rexroat of Warren County placed in the top 15.

The Miss Illinois County Fair Queen for 2025 is Johnna Fulcher of Geneseo.

01/18/2025

LISTEN 🔊 or WATCH 🎥: Today's guest on Galesburg In Focus carries one of the, if not THE most recognizable names in Galesburg sports history. But Taylor Thiel didn’t just rest on having a famous last name. Like his grandfather John, father Zack and uncle Mark, Taylor etched his own chapter in Silver Streaks lore. ⚡

Today's guest on Galesburg In Focus carries one of the, if not THE most recognizable names in Galesburg sports history. But Taylor Thiel didn’t just rest on having a famous last name. Like his grandfather John, father Zack and uncle Mark, Taylor etched his own chapter in Silver Streaks lore. Taylo...

01/17/2025

Students at MRHS - Monmouth-Roseville High School are uniting to honor the impact of beloved teacher Brian Gabel with the Blankets of Love project. Gabel died in November after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Brian Gabel, a social studies and economics teacher and wrestling coach at Monmouth-Roseville High School for the last 10 years, died Nov. 21, 2024, after a valiant struggle with pancreatic cancer.

01/17/2025

Here's a list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week.

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 Jan. 9-15, 2025.

01/16/2025

More than $1,700,000 in local grants are available to qualified groups.

More than $1,700,000 in local grants are available to Knox County organizations for funding mental health services, substance abuse services and developmental disabilities services in Knox County.