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Galesburg"s Morning News

Tune in to hear Galesburg"s Morning News with Tyler Gumm, Cameron Line, and Jay Redfern, weekdays 5 to 9 a.m., on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM WGIL. They will keep you updated on the latest news, events, sports, and weather, as well as feature conversations with news-makers and a wide variety of people involved in our community. Following the show, many of those conversations will then be featured here as podcasts.

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00:10:42

'Bite by Bite' and the Galesburg Public Library...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/31

Kayla Whitmer, head of adult services at the Galesburg Public Library and organizer of the annual Community Read, joined Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News Tuesday to preview a full month of programming built around a free book and a very Galesburg question: what does food mean to us? In this interview, Kayla covers: How to get a free copy of this year's book — "Bite by Bite" — at eight locations around Galesburg starting April 4 The April 4 kickoff food tasting, featuring foods

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00:11:53

Galesburg's Easter Egg Hunt and spring recreation...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/26

Spring is here — and the City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department has a packed schedule for families and individuals of all ages. Recreation Supervisor Angie Buchen and Athletics Recreation Supervisor Luke Bradburn joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview what's coming up this spring. Topics covered include: The 38th Annual Easter Egg Hunt — Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m. sharp at 1033 S. Lake Storey Road Pickleball programming, clinics, and drop-in play at Lakeside Recreation Facility Spring

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00:11:34

Community solar is coming to Galesburg's south side —...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/23

A solar farm is taking shape west of the Mary Davis Home in Galesburg — and local residents can subscribe to it to reduce their electric bills without installing a single panel on their property. Nexamp community liaison Laun Dunn joined Galesburg's Morning News to explain how the Southside Community Solar project works, who is eligible, and what kind of savings residents can expect. What is community solar? Unlike traditional solar farms that ship power to distant cities, community solar projects

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00:15:31

GHS choir and theater are booming — and Mamma Mia is...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/20

Something has been happening quietly inside Galesburg High School the past couple of years. The choir and theater programs have exploded in size — and the students behind that growth are about to take the stage in a big way. GHS Director of Choirs and Theatre Lucy Rieke joined Galesburg's Morning News along with GHS juniors Josh Cobb and Jordan Bowton to talk about the program's growth, the rise of vocal jazz, and the upcoming spring musical, Mamma Mia. A program on the rise The GHS choir program

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00:13:34

City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/16

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joins Galesburg's Morning News on Monday morning to preview the March 16 City Council agenda — on a day when snowplows have been running all night and a snow emergency is in effect for the city. The council meets at 6 p.m. at Galesburg City Hall. Emergency demolition ordinance The council is set to vote on an amendment to the city's emergency demolition ordinance, replacing a valuation-based trigger — demolition required when damage exceeds 75% of a building's

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00:15:34

Self-regulation and sensory needs in young children —...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/13

Ashley Hinkle and Lisa Medina-Foshay, preschool family educators with the Regional Office of Education #33 Early Childhood Program, joined Galesburg's Morning News on Friday, March 13, to talk about self-regulation in young children — and to invite families to a free sensory workshop coming up Saturday, March 21. Self-regulation, they explain, is not something children are born with. It's a learned skill — the ability to move out of fight, flight, or freeze mode when emotions or sensory needs become

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00:13:46

Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Illinois Outdoor Hall...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/12

Kara Downin has spent nearly two decades helping Knox County landowners, farmers, and communities protect the soil, water, and wildlife of west-central Illinois. Her work recently earned her induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame — and she joined Galesburg's Morning News to talk about the honor and several programs with deadlines coming up fast. In this interview Kara's induction into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame — what the honor is, how she found out, and what it means to her What

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00:10:21

ROWVA annual Community Open House returns Thursday

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/11

ROWVA's annual Community Open House returns Thursday, March 12, starting at 5 p.m. The event — now in approximately its 10th year — spans the elementary, junior high, and high school buildings and is open to all community members, not just current parents. ROWVA Elementary Principal Kerry Danner and teacher and Athletic Director Grant Gullstrand joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the night. Topics covered Why the open house is held later in the school year — and what makes it different from

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00:18:11

John Asplund, District 205 — Retiring after a decade,...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/10

Galesburg District 205 Superintendent John Asplund joined Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News the morning after announcing his retirement — his first extended public comments following Monday night's board meeting. Asplund, who has led District 205 since 2017, confirmed that the 2026-27 school year will be his last. His retirement takes effect June 30, 2027, closing a 10-year tenure and a 25-year career as a superintendent. Topics covered in this interview: Why Asplund chose to

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00:15:20

Knox County EMA — The new IPAWS emergency alert...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/09

Knox County officially activated its new emergency alert system Monday morning, with Galesburg Fire Chief Randy Hovind and Deputy Chief Brock Schmitt explaining the transition live on Galesburg's Morning News ahead of the test. Hovind and Schmitt joined Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm in studio to explain the transition from CodeRED to IPAWS — the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, a federally funded platform administered by FEMA that automatically pushes alerts to mobile devices, televisions,

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00:15:44

Cyn Kitchen on Broken Hallelujah — poetry rooted in...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/06

Knox College English professor and lifelong Knox County resident Cyn Kitchen joined Galesburg's Morning News Friday to talk about her first full-length poetry collection, Broken Hallelujah, published by Finishing Line Press. Kitchen, who grew up in Galesburg and graduated from GHS in 1982, returned to higher education 14 years after high school — starting at Carl Sandburg College before earning her degree at Knox College, where she now serves as professor and chair of the English department. In this

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00:14:51

Ken Springer, KCAP — Galesburg's economic momentum,...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/03/03

Ken Springer, president of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development, joined Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a wide-ranging discussion on economic development in Galesburg and Knox County. Topics covered in this interview include: Galesburg's first-ever appearance in Site Selection magazine's top small cities for economic development ranking A critical housing shortage across all market segments and KCAP's strategy to address it

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00:10:37

Buchanan Community Chorus seeks singers for spring...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/27

The Buchanan Community Chorus is getting ready for a new season, and there's still time to join. The ensemble — which draws singers from Warren, Knox, and Henderson counties — begins its eight-week rehearsal cycle Monday, March 2. Rehearsals run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 221 E. Broadway, Monmouth. Anyone interested is welcome to show up to the first rehearsal, pick up a folder, and sing through the new music. This spring's program centers on a patriotic theme in honor of

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00:15:31

What is improv? Find out Saturday night at Prairie...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/27

If you've never seen an improv show, Saturday night might be the perfect time to find out what you've been missing. Galesburg native Jill Bradford brings her fifth improv showcase to Prairie Players, 160 S. Seminary St., on Saturday, Feb. 28. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Doors and the bar open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. The show carries a PG-13 advisory — content is uncensored and adult themes may arise. Bradford spent 20 years in Denver as a professional improviser, director, and producer

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00:13:17

26 years old. 20 times in Las Vegas. March 6, Chris...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/25

He's 26 years old, he's headlined in Las Vegas 20 times, and his Facebook page reached more than 60 million people last year. Now Chris Ruggiero is bringing his reimagined classics to the historic Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg — and tickets are going fast. Ruggiero performs Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum as part of the Red Carpet Series presented by the City of Galesburg. Tickets range from $34 to $44 and are available by calling 309-342-2299 or visiting GalesburgOrpheum.org. Don't call

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00:13:25

Artist creates 'Explore Galesburg' coloring book...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/19

Derek Peters, a local artist and graphic designer, joins Galesburg's Morning News hosts Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm to discuss his upcoming project "Explore Galesburg: A Coloring Journey." Peters moved to Galesburg from California three years ago after discovering the city on oldhomesunder50k.com. He was drawn by affordable Victorian homes and blown away by the city's architectural heritage. He says he arrived with "unbiased eyes" and wants to help others—both longtime residents and newcomers—truly

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00:14:29

Galesburg Lions Club celebrates 78 years of Pancake...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/18

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, hosts Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm welcome Josh Gibb and Kim Norton of the Galesburg Lions Club to preview the 78th Annual Pancake Day, taking place Friday, Feb. 20, at First United Methodist Church. The event is the Lions Club's largest fundraiser, with two seatings at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Attendees can expect all-you-can-eat pancakes (made with a secret recipe), sausage, eggs, and

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00:14:45

Galesburg's 37-year Women's Community Lenten Series...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/17

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm sit down with Tami Qualls, the new leader of Galesburg's Women's Community Lenten Series, a 37-year ecumenical tradition that kicks off Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Qualls takes over from Pastor Martha-Jean Fitch, who led the series from 2005 through 2025. In a symbolic nod to the transition, Pastor Fitch serves as the first speaker of the 2026 series, while Qualls herself will close the series as the final speaker on March 25—a

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00:14:12

City Matters: Lake Storey trail construction, road...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/16

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, City Manager Eric Hanson previews tonight's City Council meeting, describing the agenda as the start of the city's spring and summer "go mode." The evening begins with the swearing-in of Chuck Reynolds as the new Ward 3 alderman, restoring full council representation after Evan Miller's departure in December. Safety takes center stage near Lake Storey with recommended advisory 25 mph speed limits on curved sections and an enforceable 35 mph limit on South

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00:01:36

A Symphonic Valentine: Knox-Galesburg Symphony...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/02/13

This episode of Galesburg's Morning News features Dr. Rossana Cauti, guest conductor for the Knox-Galesburg Symphony's "A Symphonic Valentine" concert tomorrow night (Feb. 14) at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre. Dr. Cauti, director of orchestras at Southern Illinois University and an active violist with the Pensacola and Northwest Florida symphonies, brings her Italian-Brazilian roots and international training to lead the ensemble. She breaks down the program: Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy

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