Time Capsule: Escaped convicts, gambling crackdowns, and the Chicago Bears — this week in Galesburg history
Evan Massey is a regular contributor to WGIL. He is the former girls basketball coach at Galesburg High School, retired as one of the most successful coaches in Illinois history. He writes history features and a weekly
Big band, rising star vocalist, and 11 years of school tours: the 2026 Rootabaga Jazz Festival is here
In 46 years of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival at Knox College, no one has ever brought a full big band to headline the event — until now. Andy Crawford, Managing Director of the Music Performance Program at
Food Truck Fridays, demolitions, and a 31-mile water main: Galesburg City Council tackles full agenda tonight
The Galesburg City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at Galesburg City Hall with a full agenda covering community events, demolitions, sidewalk repairs, and a proactive look at the city’s aging water infrastructure. City Manager Eric Hanson
Double Play Giveaway Grand Prize Winner!
From the 50 Contenders in the Grand Prize drawing, FM 95 and Gorsuch Realty & Auction congratulate: TERESA KINDHART of Good Hope Monday (5/04) morning, Teresa was drawn at random as our winner of the Double Play Giveaway!
Ella Langley, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown among new additions to 2026 ACM Awards performer lineup
The Academy of Country Music Awards has added a fresh wave of performers ahead of its 61st annual ceremony, bringing even more star power to the upcoming Las Vegas celebration. Newly announced acts include Ella Langley, The
Post Malone delays stadium tour with Jelly Roll to finish upcoming new album
Post Malone is pressing pause on the start of his ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ with Jelly Roll and Carter Faith, pushing the kickoff back by about three weeks as he focuses on completing new music. The delay
After original contractor walked away, Galesburg moves to demolish 1907 Maple Avenue fire station
The former Maple Avenue fire station at 647 Maple Ave. in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) About eight months after the original contractor walked away from the job, the demolition of a historic Galesburg fire station is back before