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12/17/2024

LISTEN 🔊: You can travel back in time to the 1940's with the live radio play "Christmas On the Air" on Saturday at The Orpheum Theatre. Director and writer Tim Holmes joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the show.

Travel back in time to the 1940's with the live radio play Christmas On the Air at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at The Orpheum Theatre. Set in a radio studio, audience members witness a Christmas Eve broadcast that includes many of the beloved members of Playhouse on the Air performing stories and sketc...

12/17/2024

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 Dec. 9-13, 2024.

12/17/2024

Based on an evaluation of the process — including interviews, focus groups, discussions at the workshop, and the goals developed — four high-level strategic priority areas were identified.

Infrastructure, housing improvements, economic development among top priorities facing Galesburg, according to 2024 Strategic Planning and Goal Development Initiative.

12/17/2024

WATCH 🎥: It's official: Our airport is now the Harrel W. Timmons Galesburg Regional Airport. Galesburg aldermen unanimously approved naming the airport after longtime Jet Air Inc. founder and president Harrel Timmons at Monday's City Council meeting. Deputy Mayor Steve Cheesman read a proclamation before Timmons addressed a standing room only crowd in Council Chambers, most of which were family and friends of the aviation icon.

12/16/2024

DEVELOPING: Pet Supplies Plus announced the closing of its Galesburg store via its website on Monday.

Pet Supplies Plus, 2472 Veterans Drive, announced the closing of its Galesburg store via its website on Monday.

12/16/2024

LISTEN 🔊: Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview tonight's Galesburg City Council meeting.

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joins WGIL's Tyler Gumm and Jay Redfern to preview the Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, Galesburg City Council meeting. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Galesburg City Hall. Among the topics for tonight's meeting are: The Strategic Planning Final Report and Executive Summary....

12/13/2024

Three residents were treated for smoke inhalation after escaping a Galesburg house fire that resulted in a total loss late Thursday night.

12/13/2024

The wait is nearly over for fans of Chipotle Mexican Grill. The new Galesburg location opens next week.

A new Chipotle Mexican Grill will open Thursday at 2210 N. Henderson St., a restaurant communications specialist told WGIL. Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s, and telecommunications communications company T-Mobile will occupy the 3-tenant building at the site of the former Sirloin Stockade buffet restaurant...

12/13/2024

LISTEN 🔊: A Filipino Christmas celebration Paskong Pinoy 2024 is set for 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Knights of Columbus. Here's what it's all about ...

A Filipino Christmas celebration Paskong Pinoy 2024 is set for 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Knights of Columbus. The event is sponsored by the United Filipino American Association of Galesburg and Central Illinois. Shirley Chu, Dr. Nestor Pamatmat and Julian Inniss with the United Filipino Ame...

12/13/2024

Here's a list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week, including a portion of the former Sandburg Mall.

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 Dec. 5-10, 2024.

12/13/2024

Sale includes former Sears store, in addition to all of the interior wings of the mall.

Texas-based investors have purchased the vacant portion of Sandburg Mall for $500,000, but say the future use of the former retail center is still to be determined.

12/13/2024

The Galesburg Fire Department was called to a house fire at 714 Mulberry Street at 11:07pm Thursday night. As of 4am this morning, crews are still on the scene.

12/12/2024

Harrel Timmons tells WGIL, "It was a shock and a tremendous surprise. I certainly wasn't expecting it. I'm honored and very appreciative."

Aldermen are expected to approve a resolution Monday which would name the Galesburg Regional Airport in honor of Harrel W. Timmons. The resolution will be considered at Monday's Galesburg City Council meeting.

12/12/2024

LISTEN 🔊: Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle joined Galesburg's Morning News for an exclusive edition of Chief's Corner. We discussed numerous topics dealing with public safety and crime, including gun violence, home invasions, homelessness, drugs, social media and much more.

Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle joined WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News for an exclusive edition of Chief's Corner. Idle discussed numerous topics dealing with public safety and crime in Galesburg in a Q&A format, including questions from the public. Among the topics we...

12/12/2024

The following locations in Galesburg will be available as warming centers:

With temperatures dropping to their lowest readings of the season, the city of Galesburg has announced three locations designated as warming centers.

12/11/2024

The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January. Check out the finalist, and give them a ranking ...

The Illinois Flag Commission selected its Top 10 finalists for the state flag redesign contest with public voting slated to begin in January. Members of the commission could select up to 10 of their favorite designs – from

12/11/2024

LISTEN 🔊: Knox County IL CEO will host a holiday-themed event called the 12 Days of Trivia on Thursday. Students Camden Cox and Serenity Glahn, along with liaison Abby Colvin joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the event, and talk about the mission of the program that builds entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers.

The Knox County CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program will host a holiday-themed event called the 12 Days of Trivia at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at The Vault, 185 S. Kellogg St. Abby Colvin, program liaison, and students Camden Cox of Galesburg and Serenity Glahn of Abingdon-Avon fr...

12/10/2024

LISTEN 🔊: Providers from Graham Health System discuss expanded services now available at the new the Graham Medical Group Center for Ambulatory Care and Imaging Center in Galesburg.

In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, WGIL's Chris Postin sits down with Dr. Rozana Dwyer, surgeon, and Abby Putnam, Certified Nurse Practitioner, from the Graham Medical Group Center for Ambulatory Care and Imaging Center in Galesburg. They discuss expanded services now available at the new Galesb...