‘It’s been a great ride’ — Andy Gibbons retires from Knox College after 35 years
Andy Gibbons, who retires from Knox College at the end of June after 35 years. (Photo provided by Knox College) Andy Gibbons is retiring from Knox College at the end of June after 35 years — and
From Knox to the Big Ten — Prairie Fire’s Bria Medina commits to Iowa Hawkeyes
Bria Medina announced her commitment to the University of Iowa women’s basketball program on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Photo courtesy Knox College) Knox College’s all-time leading scorer is headed to the Big Ten. Bria Medina, a guard
Hill Correctional Center suspends visits, monitors potential chickenpox spread
A potential chickenpox case at Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg has prompted the suspension of visits to two housing units. Effective Wednesday, May 13, all visits with people housed in units 3A and 3B were suspended until
LVC Girls Track & Field Team Wins Hometown Heroes of the Week!
The LVC girls track & field team got the most votes in from their student body and community this week making them the FM 95 Hometown Heroes of the Week with Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical in Monmouth, the Regional
Academy of Country Music Awards reveals lineup of presenters ahead of ceremony
The 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards is set to bring a packed lineup of stars to Las Vegas this weekend, with Shania Twain leading the show as host. Organizers confirmed that presenters for this year’s ceremony
Keith Urban to headline “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay Beach”
The Academy of Country Music is gearing up for an action-packed week of live music ahead of the 61st ACM Awards, set for May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Newly revealed performers
15 photos, 15 Galesburg legends — how many can you identify?
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