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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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00:09:54

Top 10 Most Listened-To Galesburg's Morning News...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/01/09

Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm reveal the top 10 most listened-to Galesburg's Morning News interviews of 2025, based on replays on wgil.com (online listens only). The countdown features community favorites like the viral Galesburg anthem jingle and the emotional tribute to Cpl. Paul Hoots. Here are the top 10 with direct links to listen: 1. Galesburg’s New Anthem: A Jingle for Community Pride (Aug. 26) —[Listen now] 2. A Hero’s Final Journey: Honoring Cpl. Paul Hoots (July 24) — [Listen now] 3

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00:34:18

John Asplund: Galesburg District 205 2025 Review and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2026/01/06

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm sit down with Galesburg District 205 Superintendent of Schools John Asplund for a comprehensive look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026 priorities. The conversation begins with the district's measured response to concerning social media posts, emphasizing student safety while keeping schools open. Asplund then reflects on the five-year strategic plan and the "Portrait of a Graduate" initiative focused on communication,

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00:26:35

Orpheum Theatre's Record 2025 & 2026 Plans | Andrew...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/31

As 2025 comes to a close, The Orpheum Theatre in downtown Galesburg is celebrating a historic year. In this year-end Galesburg’s Morning News interview with WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm, Executive Director Andrew Driscoll shares the numbers: over 30,500 guests (shattering the previous record by 4,000), nearly $500,000 in ticket revenue, and donations doubling to $250,000. He highlights the #1 show Catapult Shadow Illusion Dance, the diversity of programming that made the theatre a true

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00:25:12

Mayor Peter Schwartzman on 2025 Reflections and 2026...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, Mayor Peter Schwartzman joins us in studio for a candid conversation reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026. The mayor shares what he sees as the year's top accomplishments, addresses the impact of significant council turnover (two resignations in 2025, four members now with less than a year of experience), and explains how he's working to maintain collaboration on the non-partisan council. He celebrates local successes like the viral fame and

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00:11:08

Byron Baird: Galesburg veteran honored for...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/16

Galesburg resident and Army veteran Sergeant Byron Baird sits down with WGIL's Jay Redfern right after Monday night's City Council meeting, where he was honored with a mayoral proclamation—and state recognition from Rep. Dan Swanson—for his long-overdue Purple Heart. Baird, 38, originally from Williamsfield and a 2005 graduate, served eight years in the Army's 27th Engineer Battalion, 264th Clearance Company, attached to the 82nd Airborne. At age 23 in Afghanistan, he survived two IED explosions in

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00:14:05

City Matters: Galesburg City Manager shares Christmas...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning news, City Manager Eric Hanson joins WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm for a detailed preview of tonight’s (Dec. 15, 2025) Galesburg City Council meeting and a broader look at the city’s priorities heading into 2026. Hanson breaks down key agenda items, including: • The annual abatement of property taxes on General Obligation bonds—preventing a potential $2.8 million levy increase by using alternative revenues. • A switch to a self-insured health plan expected

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00:12:17

Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/11

Tuesday Cetin (Galesburg Community Arts Center) and Denise Gerstenberger (Discovery Depot) preview "Galesburg Express" – the big holiday celebration downtown this Saturday, December 13. Here’s what’s on tap: 🎅 8 a.m. – Donuts & Cocoa with Santa at Discovery Depot (tickets still available) 🎨 10 a.m.–3 p.m. – Free kids art drop-in at the Arts Center 🛍️ All day – Santa sightings, story times, ornament DIY, treats on Seminary Street 🍻 Noon–4 p.m. – Holiday Pop-Up Market & Pub Crawl 🎬 2 p.m. – Free

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00:06:10

Galesburg teen Sophia Sebben collecting toys for St....

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/10

Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School sophomore Sophia Sebben (Jr. Miss World Festival Queen) is collecting toys and cash donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this Friday night at the Silver Streaks basketball game vs. United Township at John Thiel Gym. She’ll have a table right across from the concession stand. On Dec. 21 she and the other queens will personally deliver everything to the kids. Can’t make the game? Donate online: Venmo: @Sophia-Sebben Cash App: $SophiaSebben

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00:13:08

Fill the Brown Trucks Again – Second Community Food...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/05

Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — WGIL, FM95, KFM, The Laser and Z106.1 need your help to fill the big brown UPS trucks outside both Hy-Vee stores, Walmart in Galesburg, and Hi-Lo in Abingdon. In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, FISH of Galesburg Executive Director Katherine Seguino explains why the second drive is so critical: demand is still surging (now serving over 900 families and 2,200+ individuals, up another 20-30% in recent months). She recaps the incredible Nov. 8 haul —

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00:09:26

Choral Dynamics Producers Preview 'The Beauty of...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/04

Allison Little, Deanna Reynolds, and Becky Brown — the three first-time producers behind Choral Dynamics of Galesburg’s 2025 holiday production — sit down with WGIL’s Galesburg’s Morning News to share everything you need to know about "The Beauty of Christmas". From the show’s gentle invitation to step back from the chaos and truly enjoy the season, to the six themed segments, fresh twists on traditional carols, dazzling choreography by Tim Holmes, and what may be the largest band in the group’s

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00:13:22

Galesburg Holly Days Parade: Bake-Off + Santa Rescue...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/03

The Galesburg Holly Days Parade is back and sweeter than ever on Sunday, December 7, 2025! 🎄✨ Co-chairs Morgan Seabloom and Abby Colvin Thomas join Galesburg’s Morning News to spill all the cookie crumbs: In this episode: 🎂 The delicious new theme: “The Great Galesburg Bake-Off” 🤝 Why the Rotary Club of Galesburg stepped up to run the parade for the first time 🚒 The legendary Santa Rescue at 4:30 p.m. atop First Mid Bank & Trust 🏆 Grand Marshal Dick Lindstrom – celebrating 100 years of

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00:16:00

Galesburg's Lux Blox on Fox & Friends: $117K Grant +...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/02

On this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, we welcome CEO Heather Acerra and President Mike Acerra of Lux Blox, the innovative Galesburg-based toy company that's exploding after their live Fox & Friends appearance on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29, 2025). Hear how a "cold call" PR opportunity turned into national TV gold—complete with scam paranoia, a midnight hotel-room rebuild, and a sales surge that doubled their staff overnight! Plus, their $117K Illinois state grant win (one of just 47 from

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00:16:55

Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Free Detectors & Holiday...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/01

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Fire Chief Randy Hovind (26-year veteran) and Captain Ben Caruana explain why working smoke alarms reduce your chance of dying in a home fire by up to 60%, share real Galesburg stories where alarms gave families the critical seconds they needed to escape (and the tragic cases where they were missing), and detail the city’s highly successful Red Cross partnership that provides and installs free 10-year sealed smoke detectors for any resident — putting GFD

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00:12:14

City Matters: Eric Hanson – Tax Cuts Locked In, New...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/12/01

City Manager Eric Hanson joins Jay Redfern on Galesburg's Morning News for our regular pre-meeting rundown of the December 1, 2025 Galesburg City Council session—the first of two December meetings. Fresh off his upbeat State of the City address at the Chamber’s Thanksgiving Luncheon, Hanson discusses the positive momentum in business growth, community investment, and national recognition Galesburg is earning. On tonight’s agenda: a long-overdue Purple Heart presentation to local veteran Byron Baird,

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00:09:54

Mark Thomas: Why Real Service Isn’t About the Plaque

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, 2025 Thomas B. Herring Community Service Award recipient Mark Thomas sits down just days after the surprise announcement at the Galesburg Chamber’s Thanksgiving Luncheon. The owner of Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and former 20-year Knox County Coroner talks about the humility of joining past recipients, why recognition feels uncomfortable when you’ve never served for applause, and how guiding families through their darkest days shaped his view that life is short—so make your corner of

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00:12:37

Silver Streaks Basketball: Let’s Talk About That Opener

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/28

The Silver Streaks opened the 2025-26 season Wednesday, Nov. 26, with an 86-60 thrashing of Limestone — a performance that left even veteran broadcaster Brad Bennewitz searching the record books. For the first time in at least 33 years, three Streaks scored 20+ points in the same game. Hall-of-Fame voice Brad Bennewitz (29th season) and color analyst Jason Wessels (former player and 4th-year broadcaster) join the podcast to discuss: Why this year’s team already feels “different” — especially on

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00:06:45

Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes 3-0: Coach Cory Link Recaps...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/28

The Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes are 3-0 after surviving three nail-biters to open the 2025-26 season, including a dramatic 51-49 comeback win over Illini West and a 46-41 victory over Macomb. Coach Link talks about the “fight, poise, and grit” his team has already shown, the luxury of balanced scoring (a different leading scorer in every game), the senior-driven leadership, the two sophomore starters who aren’t playing like sophomores, and why these early tests are exactly what this group needed. Plus,

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00:08:04

Major Late-November Blizzard: 8–14" Snow & Power...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/28

National Weather Service-Lincoln meteorologist Mike Albano joined Galesburg's Morning News to discuss the “slam-dunk” historic storm hitting west-central Illinois this weekend — timeline, two-phase snow, 40 mph winds, and single-digit cold to follow. Full breakdown: When it starts: Snow spreads in from Iowa after midnight tonight (Friday night into Saturday morning) Worst window: 3 a.m.–noon Saturday — heaviest rates over 1" per hour for several hours Snow type: Starts light & fluffy (major

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00:12:32

Bishop Hill Julmarknad 2025: Swedish Christmas Market...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/26

Todd Decker from the Bishop Hill Heritage Association stops by Galesburg’s Morning News with the full preview of Julmarknad 2025 – the Swedish Christmas market that turns the entire 1850s village into a living, breathing holiday tradition. No chain stores, no mall vibes – just handcrafted gifts, roaming Tomten (Christmas elves), the prank-loving Julbock goat, daily nyckelharpa concerts, cookie & chocolate walks, Dala horse painting, and a visiting Swedish vocal ensemble (Kongero) on Dec 6. Dates &

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00:14:05

Lindstrom’s 100th Free Holiday Concert with Pippi &...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/11/25

NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 14 because of weather. Pippi Ardennia, Daniel Leahy, Bobby Dillard, Lora Wright and Becky Fleischer join Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the now Sunday, Dec. 14 FREE holiday concert inside Lindstrom’s (Main & Seminary) celebrating the store’s 100th anniversary. The Experience All-Star Band lineup: Pippi Ardennia – vocals • Daniel Leahy – piano/keyboards • Bobby Dillard – vocals • Becky Fleischer – vocals • Carol Maloney – vocals • Lora Wright

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