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11/14/2025

UPDATE: Today’s hearing on objections to five Knox County Republican candidates lasted exactly eight minutes. The electoral board will meet again at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 to compare 12 disputed petition signatures to voter records and decide on subpoenas.

'Binder check and subpoena decisions both set for 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21

11/14/2025

Give to local causes and get 25% back on your Illinois taxes.

Galesburg Community Foundation CEO Josh Gibb explains the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program — how it works, who qualifies, and why the credits usually run out before December 31.

🎧 Full interview now on WGIL:
https://www.wgil.com/episode/25-illinois-tax-credit-for-local-giving-gcfs-josh-gibb-breaks-it-down/

More at yourgcf.org/illinoisgives or 309.344.8898

11/14/2025

🛍️ Don’t let scammers steal your Christmas.
Galesburg’s own Don O’Brien (BBB Quincy Regional Director) just joined Galesburg’s Morning News with the must-know holiday scam warnings for 2025. Fake websites, half-price toys that never arrive, and phony charity ads – he’s got the red flags and the simple checklist to stay safe.

🎧 Listen now and shop smarter: ⬇️

Galesburg native and Quincy Regional Director for the Better Business Bureau, Don O’Brien, joins Galesburg’s Morning News to help you shop smarter and safer this holiday season. With online shopping scams making up over 30% of all BBB complaints last year, Don shares the red flags to watch for: ...

11/14/2025

Mayor Peter Schwartzman is hosting a Celebrate Galesburg Party this Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight at the Best Western Prairie Inn. The mayor says it’s time to focus on local successes and what "Galesburgers can accomplish together."

Mayor Schwartzman hosts Celebrate Galesburg party Nov 16, 7 pm-midnight at Prairie Inn. $10 cover, food, dancing, games – all welcome.

11/14/2025

🏠 Knox County Property Transfers & Home Sales (Nov 6-12, 2025) are here.

See every sale, price, and address right here ↓

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 Nov. 6-12, 2025.

11/14/2025

Long before they were known as the Silver Streaks 🏀
In 1913, with no nickname, a first-time coach, and a center who owned the jump balls, Galesburg went 17-1, dropped 107 points in one game, and won the state championship 37-36 over Peoria Manual.

Evan Massey’s latest blog brings this forgotten dynasty back to life.

👉 Read it now: https://www.wgil.com/2025/11/14/massey-basketball-before-the-silver-streaks-the-1913-galesburg-team-that-ruled-illinois/

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11/13/2025

Five Republican candidates for Knox County office face objections to their nominating petitions ahead of the 2026 primary, Clerk Scott Erickson confirmed. Allegations include invalid signatures and a “pattern of fraud.” Hearing set for 3 p.m. Friday at the courthouse.

Knox County Electoral Board hears objections to 5 GOP candidates, including Clerk Scott Erickson, Nov. 14. Ballot status at stake.

11/13/2025

Wes Anderson — ROWVA grad, Army Band sergeant, and master’s student — returns home to conduct the Knox-Galesburg Symphony in A Celebration of Spirit, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Orpheum Theatre.

From his first KGS concert at age 12 (“It felt like a rock show”) to leading Nutcracker, Carmen and more, Wes shares his story and his mantra: “Connection, not control.”

Full interview on Galesburg’s Morning News 👇

11/13/2025

L to R: Terry Bruns (Knox Co Honor Guard), Blake Benedict (Reserve Artisan Ales), Mark Thomas (Watson Thomas Funeral Home)

On Galesburg’s Morning News talking All American Ale — 100% proceeds fund the Knox County Honor Guard. 🇺🇸🍺

TONIGHT 5:30 p.m. at Reserve Artisan Ales ⏰

🎙️ Full interview: [see first comment]

11/13/2025

Knox College has enhanced its Prairie Promise aid program, making tuition 100 percent free for qualifying Illinois students starting fall 2026. Eligible families earn $100,000 or less; no special application required beyond admission and FAFSA.

“The Prairie Promise is all about helping students attend one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country, right here in their home state,” Knox College President C. Andrew McGadney said.

Full story: https://www.wgil.com/2025/11/13/knox-college-prairie-promise-provides-illinois-students-tuition-free-program/ Knox College

11/13/2025

🌳 Maple City’s $3.7M Downtown Transformation Complete

Downtown Monmouth shines brighter after a decade-long streetscape project wrapped up last month. Narrowed traffic circle, wider sidewalks, and fresh shade umbrellas make it safer and more inviting for all.

City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher: “It really changed the appearance of downtown and has made it much softer looking and much friendlier for pedestrian traffic as well.”

A generational upgrade for the Maple City. Read more: https://www.wgil.com/2025/11/13/monmouth-3-7m-downtown-transformation-complete/

11/12/2025

🎄 Local author David Gullstrand talks The Christmas Quilt on WGIL

The retired Rio counselor shares his short holiday story—written for his granddaughters, narrated by 8-year-old Stanley, and full of family secrets, road trips, and Christmas magic.

🎧 Listen now:
https://www.wgil.com/episode/local-author-david-gullstrand-on-the-christmas-quilt/

📖 Meet him & grab a signed copy:
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 1–3 p.m.
Wordsmith Bookshoppe, 235 E. Main St., Galesburg

Available on Amazon, B&N, and soon local shelves.