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09/14/2025

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a detached garage engulfed in heavy flames and smoke.

A resident suffered burns and smoke inhalation as the result of a garage fire on Willard Street on Saturday night.

09/13/2025

Missed the halftime tease last night on WGIL? Dive into the full interview with Galesburg football legend Jerry "Buddy" Cato, 1992 grad and star fullback of the Hall of Fame 1991 Silver Streaks playoff team, sharing epic tales from that season! 🏈

In this WGIL Sports podcast, former Galesburg High School football star Jerry "Buddy" Cato revisits his standout career as a fullback on the 1991 Silver Streaks, a Western Big 6 Conference champion with an 8-2 record. Cato shares how his father’s legacy and Coach Chris Stiles’ mentorship shaped ...

09/13/2025

The Galesburg Fire Department extinguished a commercial structure fire at Midstate Manufacturing Company on Friday afternoon, with no injuries reported and the cause determined to be accidental.

alesburg Fire Department extinguished a fire at Midstate Manufacturing Friday, with no injuries and a quick response preventing further damage.

09/12/2025

It's homecoming for the Silver Streaks! Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 as Galesburg prepares to take on the United Township Panthers.

09/12/2025

WGIL brings you a front-row seat to the 2025 Galesburg High School Homecoming Parade downtown!

09/12/2025

WGIL brings you a front-row seat to the 2025 Galesburg Junior/Senior High School Homecoming Parade downtown! ⚡️

09/12/2025

During this the cleanup week, cemetery staff will remove all decorations, flowers, flags, and other items placed on gravesites.

The City of Galesburg announces that cleanup week at Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries will be Sept. 22‑26.

09/12/2025

Prairie Players Civic Theatre's Misery runs through Sept. 21. WGIL’s Galesburg’s Morning News interviewed actor James Hutchings (Paul Sheldon), board member Cheri Siebken, and set designer Charlie Vestal about this intense thriller. Showtimes are Sept. 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Listen to the podcast or watch on YouTube.

Don’t miss the chilling Misery at Prairie Players Civic Theatre, now running through September 21 at 160 S. Seminary St. in Galesburg. Join Galesburg’s Morning News as we talk with actor James Hutchings (Paul Sheldon), board member Cheri Siebken, and set designer Charlie Vestal about this grippi...

09/12/2025

Galesburg High School’s senior athletes are fired up for fall. Evan Massey dives into their world, from Sophia Kisler’s pump-up tunes to LaVant Ritenour’s bold dreams. Discover what drives these Streaks in our exclusive spotlight on WGIL.com.

Evan Massey’s WGIL blog captures the passion and personality of Galesburg High’s senior fall athletes as they share their favorite moments, motivators, and goals for the upcoming season.

09/12/2025

Mayor Peter Schwartzman highlights Angelica Mangieri’s community leadership as the reason for her Ward 1 nomination, with a City Council vote scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m.

Mayor Schwartzman cited Angelica Mangieri’s community work for her Ward 1 nomination, with a council vote planned for Sept. 15 after an application issue.

09/11/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: The City of Galesburg is notifying the public of two separate upcoming infrastructure projects that will result in temporary road closures.

BNSF Railway will close the Whitesboro Street railroad crossing on September 12 from 8 a.m. to noon for essential maintenance, with drivers advised to follow detour signage.

09/11/2025

VNA Community Services seeks a $50,000 annual commitment from Galesburg to meet a $120,000 Title III match, unlocking $700,000 for senior services. Executive Director Michael Bennett tells Galesburg's Morning News that a petition drive with hundreds of signatures will be presented at Monday's City Council meeting. Watch or listen to the interview:

VNA Community Services requests $50,000 annually from Galesburg to meet a $120,000 Title III match, with a petition drive set for the September 15 City Council meeting.