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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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00:13:33

Friends’ Book Sale: Galesburg’s literary...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/05

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Bobby Dillard, member, and Jeff Douglas, president of the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library, promote the upcoming Book Sale, held June 6-8, 2025. The event kicks off Friday with a 1-3 p.m. preview and free entry from 3-6 p.m., continues Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., and concludes Sunday with a 1-5 p.m. $2 bag sale. Listeners learn about the Friends’ role in supporting library programs, how hundreds of books and media—spanning children’s titles,

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00:12:17

Greig Memorial Library: A historic asset serving Oneida

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/04

Today's spotlight on Galesburg's Morning News is on the Greig Memorial Library in Oneida, featuring Library Director Autumn Hughes and Board President Don Pelton. They discuss how the historic library is a vital community resource and how a $10,000 American Library Association grant is being used to improve accessibility and modernize the building, including installing a new dropbox and upgrading the ramp. Learn about the library's history, its wide range of programs and services, and their vision

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00:11:42

Meet the Makers: Galesburg’s cutting edge 3D...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/04

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Ray Whitehead, Chairman and CEO of Jupiter Machine Tool and Pegasus Manufacturing, previews the “Meet the Makers” open house from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at 1382 Enterprise Avenue, Galesburg, A highlight is Pegasus Manufacturing receiving the SBA’s Manufacturer of the Year award during a ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon, recognizing their advanced technology and team dedication. The event showcases cutting-edge manufacturing, including 3D metal

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00:20:29

Window to the Midwest: Galesburg’s tourism...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Randy Newcomb, executive director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau, talks about the city’s vibrant tourism initiatives for 2025. Fresh off the May 29 launch of the user-friendly ExperienceGalesburg.com website, Newcomb highlights its itinerary tools and blogs showcasing Galesburg’s charm. He discusses the “Experience Galesburg: Window to the Midwest” brand, now unifying marketing with vibrant Midwestern colors, and shares early success in

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00:12:17

From scholarships to farm dinners: What’s new...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/03

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Kara Downin, Resource Conservationist with the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, discusses the Sanford Memorial Scholarship winner, conservation practices, cost-share programs for cover crops and well sealing, and the Farm to Table Dinner on June 26 at Camps Orchard, offering insights into high tunnels and urban agriculture opportunities. [caption id="attachment_680046" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Kara Downin, Resource Conservationist

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00:15:14

City Matters: Galesburg eyes land deals, airport...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/06/02

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joined WGIL’s Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the Monday, June 2, 2025, City Council meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Key topics from this morning's discussion include: Vacant Lot Sales: In Aprl, the city sought bids for 13 vacant city-owned lots, primarily resulting from demolitions. The goal is to sell these properties, reducing maintenance costs and returning them to the tax

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00:12:30

Bishop Hill’s Doodle Fest: Folk music and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/30

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Todd DeDecker, administrator of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, previews the free Doodle Folk Music Festival on Saturday, May 31, in Bishop Hill’s village park. Named after the village’s first folk musician, Jonas Danielson, known as Doodle, the festival features Illinois’ top folk artists, including Barry Cloyd, Bucky Halker, Chris Vallillo’s bottleneck slide guitar, and the Bucktown Americana Music Show, performing bluegrass, Celtic, and Americana

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00:10:15

Blame It on the Boogie: Choral Dynamics’ Disco...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/29

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Wes Young and Margie Allen from Choral Dynamics of Galesburg share details about their electrifying 70s disco show, Blame It on the Boogie, at The Orpheum Theatre. Directed by Alisa Ramer, the performance features hits like “Shake Your Groove Thing” and “I Will Survive,” with proceeds supporting the Galesburg Rescue Mission & Women’s Shelter. Join the disco fever Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 2 p.m. [caption id="attachment_679825"

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00:06:41

Silver Streaks Forever: The Kimbrough Fieldhouse...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/29

In this special episode, we reflect on the heartfelt dedication of the Albert and Elbert Kimbrough Fieldhouse at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School on May 25, 2025. WGIL's Jay Redfern talks with Kellie Kimbrough Mahone, Albert’s eldest daughter from Little Rock, Arkansas, who shares personal memories of her father’s legacy as a multi-sport star for the Galesburg Silver Streaks in the 1950s. Then, District 205 Athletic Director Nick Young discusses the significance of honoring the Kimbrough twins, whose

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00:17:26

Decoding Galesburg’s falcon plan: Aviaway...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/28

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, we connect with Brett Madden, president of Aviaway Bird Control Services, and Chase Delles, an expert falconer, to discuss Galesburg’s $54,000 plan to deter downtown crow roosting with seven falcons this November or December. After the City Council’s unanimous approval, concerns surfaced on WGIL’s Facebook page about the cost, effectiveness, and risks to wildlife and pets. We aim to clear up misconceptions and provide informative answers, exploring how

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00:15:49

GAVC’s Bright Year: SkillsUSA, scholarships and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/27

Adam Seaney, vocational director of the Galesburg Area Vocational Center, joined Galesburg's Morning News for a year-in-review of the 2024-25 school year. Seaney shared how GAVC’s enrollment surged to 424 students, a nearly 75% increase over five years, reflecting the growing appeal of Career Technical Education (CTE). [caption id="attachment_679749" align="aligncenter" width="4096"] CTE Senior Signing Day 2025. GAVC honored 74 students as they participated in announcing their intention to continue

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00:19:13

Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre unveils 'Even More'...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/27

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, we sit down with Andrew Driscoll, Executive Director of The Orpheum Theatre, to unpack the exciting 2025-26 season, dubbed “Even More.” Following a record-breaking 2024-25 with over 10,000 additional attendees, the historic Galesburg venue is rolling out a diverse lineup of family-friendly shows, live music, and spectacle performances. Highlights include Aaron Tippin, a Taylor Swift tribute, and Dinosaur World Live!, alongside the 50th anniversary of The

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00:18:36

30 Years of Galesburg Track: Coach Hillier reflects...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/23

On Galesburg’s Morning News, we caught up with Coach Craig Hillier, Galesburg High School’s 30-year track and field veteran, after a gritty third-place finish at the Pontiac Sectional. Hillier highlights state qualifiers Gilberto Lemus (shot put, discus), Josiah Carter (high jump), Reed Schleich (400m), and the 4x400 relay (Schleich, Praise Nwagbo, Isaac Jasper, Demetrius Watson), prepping for the IHSA State Meet in Charleston, May 29–31. He shares strategies for managing nerves, the sport’s

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00:12:22

Marching for Memory: Galesburg’s Memorial Day

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/23

Frances Hawthorne, organizer of the Galesburg Memorial Day Parade, and Gerald Wright, Korean War veteran and 2025 grand marshal, both from Knox County VFW Post 2257, joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the parade, and the significance of Memorial Day. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 in Downtown Galesburg, starting at Main and Chambers streets heading west on Main Street, and turning south on Cherry Street to the Knox County Courthouse. [caption id="attachment_679465"

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00:13:13

Carson Olson: WB6 Don Morris Award Winner and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/22

Carson Olson, a Galesburg High School senior, is the 2025 Male Don Morris Multi-Sport Award winner for the Western Big 6 Conference. Named for Alleman’s late coach Don Morris, this prestigious award honors senior multi-sport athletes with a 2.5+ GPA. Olson, a standout in swimming, tennis, and golf, holds numerous swim records and is called Galesburg’s fastest swimmer ever by his coach Ray Van Hootegem. A team captain and WB6 MVP, he’s also a community volunteer. Carson Olson joined Galesburg's

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00:15:15

Knox College Choir & Players present Haydn's...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/20

Knox College's Music Department is presenting an abridged performance of Joseph Haydn's oratorio "The Creation" as a major end-of-year musical event Friday, May 23 at Central Congregational Church on the square in Galesburg. Described as an "unstaged opera" and a "movie for your ears," this work musically depicts the Judeo-Christian creation story, drawing text from the Book of Genesis and John Milton's "Paradise Lost." The performance features the combined forces of the Knox College Choir, the Knox

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00:12:46

Catch Commotion at The Orpheum: Jimmy Ryan on...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/19

Commotion: A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival hits The Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, bringing the ‘60s and ‘70s alive with classics like “Proud Mary.” Jimmy Ryan, a platinum-selling musician who’s played with legends like Paul McCartney, joined Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the show.

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00:11:44

City Matters: Homelessness, blight cleanup, chasing...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/19

Galesburg City Manager Eric Hanson joined WGIL’s Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg’s Morning News to preview the Monday, May 19, 2025, City Council meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. Key topics from this morning's discussion include: Falconry for Crow Deterrence: Downtown Galesburg experiences significant issues with crow roosting, leading to complaints about mess, damage, and other problems, particularly in late fall and winter. This has

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00:18:15

Young Talent and Bloodlines: Galesburg Girls Track's...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/16

The Galesburg High School girls track and field team had an outstanding night at the Rock Falls Class 2A Sectional on Wednesday, qualifying nine entries for the IHSA State Meet and finishing second as a team, just a half point shy of first-place Metamora. Longtime Streaks coach Jody Chapman joined WGIL's Jay Redfern and Tyler Gumm on Galesburg's Morning News to recap Galesburg's strong sectional showing and preview the state meet. [caption id="attachment_679144" align="aligncenter" width="889"] The

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00:30:35

Inside Galesburg Sports: New coaches, turf, camps and...

Galesburg"s Morning News ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Athletic Director Nick Young and Galesburg Athletic Booster Club President Aaron Furrow reflect on a vibrant 2024-25 school year for District 205 athletics. They preview summer plans, including All-Sports Physicals on May 21 at Kimbrough Fieldhouse, the Booster Club’s Golf Outing, and diverse camps like basketball and wrestling. Young also discusses coaching transitions, including Taylor Thiel as the new boys basketball coach for 2025-26. Young details

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