Baseball trailblazer, community servant Ruth Pecsi leaves Galesburg legacy

Ruth Pecsi A Galesburg woman known for her passion for baseball and tireless community service has died. Ruth Pecsi died Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family at her home. She was 95. Born May 5, 1930,
Riley Green launches new radio series ‘The 90s Country Show’ on Apple Music Country

Riley Green will launch his new six-episode radio series, The ’90s Country Show, on Apple Music Country, with the debut episode premiering this Wednesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. CT. Green will bring listeners back in time
GHS Class of 2021 – What’s going on four years later?

Former Galesburg High School girls basketball coach Evan Massey shares his insights on the game and other topics through his Massey Basketball blog, now featured here on WGIL. ••• I was blessed to be able to have a
Dolly Parton joins Mötley Crüe for remake of their classic ballad ‘Home Sweet Home’

Mötley Crüe have teamed up with country music legend Dolly Parton for reimagined version of their power ballad “Home Sweet Home“. Mötley Crüe shared in a joint statement: “‘Home Sweet Home’ was first released in 1985 as