No one injured in Galesburg house fire Tuesday

No one was injured in a house fire on Williams Street on Tuesday afternoon. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1517 Williams St. at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, personnel encountered heavy flames
District 205 school board continues to squabble over lease policy of athletic facilities

F&M Bank Stadium and Van Dyke Field at Galesburg High School. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Galesburg school board members and administrators continue to squabble over how to lease District 205 athletic venues to outside entities. After a lengthy debate
District 205 November personnel report: Who is coming, going and moving within Galesburg schools

Here are personnel moves approved by the District 205 Board of Education at the Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, meeting: District 205 Personnel Agenda November 2023 by WGIL Radio on Scribd
Man taken into custody, GPD investigating string of thefts at Target

Around 7:20 pm on Saturday, Galesburg Police responded to Target on Carl Sandburg Drive for a report of theft in progress. When officers arrived they met with employees who said a white female suspect and a Hispanic
‘Living in the heart of the city’: Grant program could spur residential growth in Downtown Galesburg

Seminary Street Lofts offer one and two bedroom apartments above shops on Historic Seminary Street in Downtown Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) City officials hope a grant program will make it easier for developers and Downtown Galesburg property owners
Russell Dickerson’s “God Gave Me A Girl” is Number 1 at Country Radio

Russell Dickerson earned his fifth number one song at country radio with his single, “God Gave Me A Girl,” off of his self-titled album, which came out in late 2022. “God Gave Me A Girl” is an
Eric Church among headliners at inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival

The inaugural Cattle Country Music Festival will take place in Gonzales, Texas on April 12-14, 2024, bringing together some of the best musical acts to celebrate music, wine, spirits and culinary experiences in one place. The festival