Retired State Police officer Brad Beekman launches bid for Illinois 36th State Senate district

Brad Beekman Brad Beekman, a recently retired Illinois State Police master sergeant from Bushnell, officially launched his Republican campaign for the 36th State Senate District on Wednesday, bringing over 20 years of law enforcement experience and a
Ella Langley earns second No 1 on country radio with “Weren’t for the Wind”

Ella Langley’s “Weren’t for the Wind” marks her second No. 1 single on the Country Radio Charts, following “You Look Like You Love Me” featuring Riley Green. The song has also been officially certified platinum by the
Russell Dickerson drops the tracks ‘Sippin’ On Top Of The World,’ ‘Worth Your Wild’

Russell Dickerson has released two new songs to preview of his upcoming album, “Famous Back Home“, which is set to be released on August 22. “Sippin’ On Top Of The World,” written by Travis Wood, Casey Brown,
Mayor targets September for new Galesburg Ward 1 alderman. Here’s the plan

Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman aims to name a replacement for Ward 1 Alderman Bradley Hix by September, following Hix’s decision to resign by August’s end due to a move outside city limits. Hix, who has represented Ward
Massey Quiz #7: Can you identify these Galesburg coaches from the 1960s/1970s?

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 have 20 Galesburg pictures of the past. These