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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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00:15:03

Fashion Show Raises Hope and Funds for Breast Cancer...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/08

In this Galesburg's Morning News interview, Dr. Sophia Omoro, ENT specialist and fashion designer, and American Idol alum Quentin Alexander, singer and creative director, discussed the Threads of Hope Fashion Show, set for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the Galesburg Community Arts Center. This unique fundraiser, a partnership between the Graham Hospital Foundation and the Blooming Lily Foundation, blends style and purpose to support breast cancer detection and women’s empowerment. The event raises

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00:21:49

Robot Rights: Sci-fi or serious talk?

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/07

Is the idea of “rights for robots” sci-fi nonsense or a conversation we need to have? In this Galesburg’s Morning News interview, Dr. Robert Geraci, Knight Distinguished Chair at Knox College, dives into the provocative topic of AI and robot rights, tied to the “Rights for Robots” event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre. Geraci, a leading scholar on religion and technology, explains AI’s role in everyday life—from smartphone cameras to Netflix recommendations—and why we

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00:21:20

City Matters: Galesburg eyes Downtown growth and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/06

On this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we spoke with Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson and Director of Finance Jennifer O’Hern to preview the Oct. 6, 2025, City Council meeting and discuss the $76.3 million draft budget for 2026. The 6 p.m. meeting at Galesburg City Hall includes the swearing-in of Angelica Mangieri as First Ward City Council Appointee and an update on the Galesburg Promise Program from Carl Sandburg College. East Main Street Revitalization The Council will consider a $94,406

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00:09:02

Neon Nights and Community Spirit: Inside Galesburg’s...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/03

Get ready to light up the night with Galesburg High School’s Glow-Up Game. In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Laurie Aten from Give Back, Galesburg joins us to share the excitement of this neon-themed fundraising event during the Galesburg vs. Geneseo football game on Friday, Oct. 3—kicking off with the freshman game at 5 p.m. and varsity at 7 p.m. Laurie dives into the fun activities, including neon face painting by GHS art students, glow stick sales, and fan-favorite challenges like the

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00:00:01

Growing Strong: Galesburg’s Tree Planting Plan

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/02

Tune in to hear Tom Simkins, Special Projects Coordinator for the City of Galesburg, discuss the city’s ongoing effort to plant 700 trees by year-end, building on over 600 planted since 2022. Tom covers volunteer opportunities, funding, and the impact of greening initiatives. Key Highlights: Progress: Over 600 trees planted since 2022, aiming for 700 by December 2025, following Project 350’s 420 trees from 2021-2024. Volunteer Events: Oct. 4: 8:30 a.m., Salvation Army parking lot (Grove & Prairie),

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00:14:11

Celebrating 50 Years of Knox County’s Scenic Drive:...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we sit down with Tom Collopy, a 25-year board member of the Knox County Scenic Drive, to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary. Held over the first two weekends of October (4-5 and 11-12), this self-guided tour features over 25 diverse stops, from Knoxville’s bustling vendor fair to the family-friendly Galva Farmgate Market and St. Augustine’s charitable pumpkin patch. Despite unseasonably warm mid-80s temperatures and delayed fall foliage, Collopy

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00:12:12

Fall Conservation Essentials: Fish, Crops, and CRP

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/30

In this Galesburg's Morning News interview with Kara Downin, Resource Conservationist for the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, the focus was on supporting farmers and landowners with sustainable land practices. Key topics included: Fall and winter fish sales for pond stocking, offering benefits like improved ecosystems and recreation through district programs. The importance of reporting cover crop acres to the Farm Service Agency to access incentives, reduce erosion, enhance soil

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00:15:11

Knox College event: Unraveling the Mystery of Karyn...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/29

Today on WGIL’s Galesburg's Morning News, Nicholas Regiacorte, Director of the Program in Creative Writing and Professor of English at Knox College, previewed an upcoming literary event featuring acclaimed writer Peter Orner, who will read from his new novel The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter on Friday, Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. at Seymour Library. The novel delves into the unsolved 1963 death of actress Karyn Kupcinet, daughter of Chicago talk-show host Irving Kupcinet, a story Regiacorte believes will

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00:14:00

Galesburg's Kastle Kreme - A 50-Year Community Icon

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/26

Join us on Galesburg's Morning News as we celebrate Kastle Kreme's 50th anniversary season, wrapping up on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Since John Sampson built the iconic 1595 W. Main Street structure in 1975 and Jerry Knowles made it a local hotspot in 1977, the beloved ice cream shop has been a multi-generational favorite. Owner Daren Davis, who took over with his family in 2015, shares the shop’s rich history, from its early days to its current status as a nostalgic community hub. Discover the

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00:18:03

Pet Love Unleashed: Dante & Dory's in Downtown Galesburg

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/25

In this edition of Galesburg's Morning News we chat with Candace D'Agnolo, co-owner of the Dante & Dory's Pet Emporium, 354 E. Main St. in downtown Galesburg. Discover the story behind the three-day grand opening starting Friday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m., featuring a ribbon-cutting, special deals, and "Dory's Demo Day" fun. Learn about their mission to support local pet owners with unique products and nutrition advice, plus exciting plans for self-wash stations and a grooming salon by 2027. Visit

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00:09:57

Jordbruksdagarna: Bishop Hill’s Harvest of History

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/24

On Galesburg’s Morning News, Todd DeDecker, administrator of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, discussed the upcoming Jordbruksdagarna festival, scheduled for Sept. 27-28, 2025, in Bishop Hill. The annual event, meaning "Agriculture Days" in Swedish, celebrates the village’s 1846 Swedish immigrant heritage with harvest-themed activities. Aired days before the festival, the segment offered listeners a detailed preview of what to expect and underscored the event’s role in supporting the local

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00:16:30

One Small Step: Bridging Divides through conversation

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/22

Join us for this Galesburg’s Morning News interview as we talked with Tri States Public Radio General Manager Heather Norman and reporter Jane Carlson about One Small Step, a StoryCorps initiative bringing strangers with different views together for 50-minute conversations to foster understanding—not debate. TSPR, one of just four stations nationwide selected for 2025 with a CPB grant, is recording 25 talks in the region, with four completed so far, including a notable chat between State Senator

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00:13:48

Unity shines at Monmouth’s 4th Annual Hispanic...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/19

Join Jeannie Weber, executive director of United Way of West Central Illinois, and Jackie Arteaga as they preview the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, happening Saturday, September 20, 6 p.m. to midnight at Public Square in Monmouth. This free event has grown from 1,500 to an expected 5,000-7,000 attendees, uniting a 60-mile radius. They discuss its start from community talks, the power of food and music to connect, and the symbolic proclamation reading in English and Spanish. Highlights

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00:13:14

Knox College’s jazz tradition gets fall 2025 refresh

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/16

On this episode of Galesburg's Morning News, we sat down with Andy Crawford, Managing Director of Knox College’s Music Performance Program, to preview the Fall 2025 music season. Jazz Night, a Galesburg tradition since 1991, is moving to Smokin’ Willies Barbecue on Cherry Street, kicking off this Thursday, Sept. 18, with free performances by the student-led Cherry Street Combo from 7 to 10 p.m. The Fall Jazz Series will feature masterclasses and jams with artists like Knox alum Matt Wilson on Oct

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00:04:59

VNA’s Call for Funding: Bennett and Schwartzman react...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/16

On Monday night, a large crowd of Galesburg residents, including many seniors, packed the City Council chambers and an overflow room to support VNA Community Services’ request for consistent city funding to sustain its senior programs. Executive Director Michael Bennett led the effort, presenting petitions with 850 signatures during public comment to demonstrate strong community support. WGIL spoke with Bennett and Mayor Peter Schwartzman after the meeting to get their reactions. Here are those

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00:16:44

Prairie Players’ Misery brings Stephen King’s...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/12

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 gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. Dive into the intense story of novelist Paul Sheldon, trapped by his obsessive fan Annie Wilkes in a remote cabin, brought to life in a 96-seat blackbox theater

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00:11:53

Securing Seniors’ Future: VNA’s Push for Funding in...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/11

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Michael Bennett, Executive Director of VNA Community Services (Volunteer Network on Aging), discusses the nonprofit’s century-long mission to support Knox County seniors with meals, counseling, and social programs. Facing a growing $120,000 local cash match to unlock over $700,000 in federal Title III funds, VNA is seeking a $50,000 annual commitment from the City of Galesburg. Bennett shares how VNA has approached local officials since 2023, including an

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00:09:24

Give Back, Galesburg: Fitness, Fun & Community Impact

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/10

Join us as Laurie Aten, a key volunteer with Give Back, Galesburg, shares how this volunteer-led organization is transforming pediatric health and wellness in Galesburg. Learn about their impactful initiatives, like the Gold-Out basketball games and the upcoming Glow-Up football game on Oct. 3, which fund programs such as the Kleine Pediatric Wellness Center, "Fit Pit" playgrounds at local elementary schools, and new cardio equipment for the Kimbrough Fieldhouse. Discover how community involvement,

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00:05:43

Galesburg’s Sunrise Rotary tees up 4th annual Ball Drop

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/09

On Galesburg’s Morning News, Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm welcomed Pam Perkins and Martin Reichel from Galesburg Sunrise Rotary to discuss their 4th Annual Ball Drop Fundraiser, set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Rotary Park on West Losey Street. This unique event involves dropping numbered golf balls from a Galesburg Fire Department ladder truck, with prizes of $1,000, $500, and $250 for the balls landing closest to a target. Tickets are $10, available from Sunrise Rotary members or on-site

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00:18:54

Knox College Football: Coach Aaron Willits talks...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/09/09

Knox College Head Football Coach Aaron Willits joins Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg’s Morning News to discuss the 2025 Prairie Fire season. After a tough 14-13 loss to Eureka College in the Lincoln Bowl season opener, Coach Willits highlights the promise of a young roster—nearly 60% freshmen, led by sophomore QB Clay McClellan and standouts like Jahprece Johnson and Aaron Estes. He shares insights on the team’s “bigger, better, smarter” recruiting philosophy, the triple-option offense, and

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