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Oct 25, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
What the state of Illinois defines as the Galesburg area has an unemployment rate that’s lower as of September compared to the same period a year ago, that doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story. The Galesburg-area (Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area) unemployment average, according to federal data through the Illinois Department of Employment Security, is at 5.3%, down three-tenths of a percentage point from the year before.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
A Knox College grad says she grew more and more curious as she read Agatha Christie's novels time and again. In this case, there were words and phrases written into Christie's books over the decades that she didn't understand. So, Kate Gingold set out to research and find out what those words and phrases meant. In what is going to be a multi-part series of books published under the "Agatha Annotated" banner, Gingold has published a glossary of sorts of Christie's works from the 1920's.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
OSF HealthCare says, like its counterpart Graham Health System, it will not charge patients a fee for not making it to an appointment. Instead, OSF says it will make every effort possible to get to the cause of canceling an appointment, and making sure that patients can get there in the future.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
An eatery on the Knox-Fulton County line that’s well known, especially for its tenderloins, is for sale. One of the owners of Spoonie’s Bar and Grill in London Mills, Dena Anderson, said on social media she’s long dreamed of just a 40 hour work week, but owning a bar and grill just isn’t that. After 15 years, Anderson says, it’s time to rest and do something, like take a vacation.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
A show hosted by Sabrina's Bridal in Galesburg will also help raise money for an area organization that helps local youth with mental health problems. The "2024 Falling in Love Bridal and Prom Show" is Sunday, October 27th, at the Knights of Columbus in Galesburg. In addition to a number of bridal and prom vendors and a fashion show, there will also be a silent auction that benefits Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
The CEO of Canton-based Graham Health System, Bob Senneff, says he doesn't think his medical group will ever waver on the policy of not charging patients if they don't show up for their scheduled appointment. This, despite the fact that, as we've reported, more and more hospitals are going that route. Senneff talks with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Evening News. NOTE: We will talk with a representative of OSF HealthCare about no-shows Thursday at 5:10pm on Galesburg's Evening News.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
A growing number of hospitals are doing something about it — while others are hoping that patients just do the right thing. A number of hospitals can charge patients $100 or more every time they don’t show up and don’t cancel appointments — owing to things like wasted staff time, wasted resources depending on the procedure, and other reasons. Hospitals in this area generally don’t charge such a fee, but Graham Health Systems CEO Bob Senneff tells WGIL no-shows send a bad message.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
He got his start on "Archie Bunker's Place," but was well known as "Skippy" on the hit series "Family Ties." Marc Price has had a number of other roles since then, but has also been a stand-up comic. Price is touring the country as part of the "Where Are They Wow" tour with Steve Hytner, who played "Kenny Bania" on "Seinfeld." The show will be performing at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg Saturday, November 2. Price talks with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
The Galesburg City Council Monday gave a proclamation to members of Knox County Right to Life to mark October as "Respect Life Month."
That raised the ire of several council members. At least two council members walked out during the presentation, though one claims it wasn't for that reason. Instead of Mayor Peter Schwartzman doing the presenting, Alderman Evan Miller did so. In excerpts from the council meeting, you'll hear from Miller, Knox County Right to Life, Ald. Sarah Davis, Ald.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
wgil.com | Will Stevenson
The Galesburg City Council is being asked to impose a fee that City Manager Eric Hanson says hopefully never has to be collected. Hanson is asking aldermen to consider charging $100 per call, after the 10th time in a calendar year someone calls the fire department wanting a lift assist not related to medical attention.
