Jay Redfern
Content Director at WGIL-FM (Galesburg, IL)
Content Director at WGIL FM 93.7 & WGIL AM 1400. @wgilnews @wgilsports. Priors: The Register-Mail, Gannett, GateHouse, Copley
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1 week ago |
wgil.com | Jay Redfern
A former southside elementary school will soon be transformed into one of the Galesburg’s newest and most versatile parks. A bid for construction work at Cooke Park was approved at Monday’s Council meeting. This marks the first phase of the park's development, made possible by volunteer efforts, staff work and a significant state OSLAD grant contribution of $500,000, and half from the city. The initial phase includes playground equipment, a shelter, and a walking path.
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1 week ago |
wgil.com | Jay Redfern
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is making progress toward opening its first Galesburg location, with civil drawings now submitted to the city and architectural plans underway, the franchisee confirmed to WGIL on Thursday. The fast-casual restaurant, known for its steakburgers and frozen custard, would the located on Henderson Street, with an anticipated opening by the end of 2025, according to franchisee Steven Young of MLY Investments. He did not disclose the exact location.
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2 weeks ago |
wgil.com | Jay Redfern
The City of Galesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at Lakeside Recreation Facility. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is a free event, sponsored by Hy-Vee, 105.3 KFM, and many other local businesses.
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2 weeks ago |
wgil.com | Jay Redfern
This Saturday, April 12, the Regional Office of Education #33 will host "The First Five" event. It's geared toward children 0-5 and their guardians. It's a free event from 10 a.m. to noon at the ROE offices on Harrison Street, with a focus on self-regulation. ROE representatives Ashley Hinkle and Lisa Medina-Foshay joined Galesburg's Morning News to preview the event.
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2 weeks ago |
wgil.com | Jay Redfern
A dedicated nurse whose 55-year career touched countless lives and whose generous spirit fueled decades of public service in Galesburg has died. Alice Stenander of Galesburg died Sunday, April 6. She was 83. Born in Iowa, Stenander left home at 18 to train at the Mercy School of Nursing in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating, she settled in Iowa City, where she worked at the University of Iowa Hospital and became one of its youngest head nurses.
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Fun to look back, at looking back.
In 1988, Jay Redfern wrote three articles about Galesburg’s “1960’s- The Glory Days.” @ibcacoaches @BBallMuseumIL @afterthetimeout @StreaksAD @Galesburg_HS @IBCArecsec https://t.co/ejmcqqDdLY https://t.co/kAVpAi3HKN
Is the Cave still active?
The newly-named Albert and Elbert Kimbrough Fieldhouse on the campus of Galesburg Junior/Senior High School now has the signage to prove it. And there’s more on the way. ⚡ https://t.co/Lu8GnZYNNW
