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Exploring 2025 with Golden Tours Midwest

2 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

In this Galesburg In Focus episode, Tracy Ann Drill, owner of Golden Tours Midwest, shares 2025 travel plans, offering multi-day trips with Galesburg pickups for seniors and solo travelers. From Colorado trains to Italy’s best, Drill’s curated experiences foster community and comfort, with local guides and inclusive activities. Learn more at goldentoursmidwest.com. Key topics: Galesburg pickups for all 2025 multi-day trips, enhancing local accessibility.
Beyond the turf: D205 pitches plans to modernize Galesburg baseball/softball complex

2 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

A proposal to add a spectator seating and a new concessions and restroom building to the Galesburg High School baseball/softball complex takes the ongoing artificial turf improvements one step further to modernize the facilities. The District 205 Board of Education on Monday will consider seeking architectural plans for a new facility between Jim Sundberg Field and the softball field for concessions, ticketing, storage, and restrooms, plus new bleachers at the baseball field.
WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

2 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

Justin Elijah Main was born August 17, 1978, in Galesburg, IL, and passed away at 5:54 p.m. May 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Justin was the son of Mary (Midge) and Richard (Dick) Wade. His family remembers him best as a lover of sports, music, camping, cooking, and continuous learning, especially as an avid Cubs fan.
Coursey, Richard W.

2 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

Richard W. “Wayne” Coursey, 91, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by his family in Monmouth, IL. Richard was born February 23, 1934, in Monmouth, the son of Harold Faye “Bud” and Irma Grace (Hendrix) Coursey. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1952. Richard served with the United States Marine Corps from 1953-1955. Richard married Betty Ann Burnett in Kirkwood on November 12, 1955, and she died July 9, 1998.
Pritzker urges Knox Class of 2025 to embrace bravery in Commencement address

2 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

Gov. JB Pritzker delivered a commencement address focused on courage and humility to Knox College’s Class of 2025 on Sunday, striking a notably non-partisan tone.
Knox County Farm Safety Camp: Teaching kids to stay safe

3 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

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Chief Kevin Legate: 'Honored and proud' to lead Galesburg Police

3 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, newly appointed Galesburg Police Chief Kevin Legate discusses his vision for the Galesburg Police Department after 25 years of service. Drawing on his experience and leadership, he shares plans to enhance community trust and department operations. Topics covered include: Permanent Appointment: Legate’s honor in taking on the “highly distinguished” role after serving as acting chief since March.
Knox County property transfers for May 29-June 4, 2025. See a list of home and other sales

3 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

The Knox County Assessment Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Knox County the week of May 29-June 4, 2025. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales report is published. Additional owners’ names that would be on the full deed may not appear in this list. ABINGDON400 N. Main St.: $110,000; Sharon I. Scott to Lukas R. Tinkham. 207 N. Carlysle Ave.: $92,500; Judith A. Skinner to Brandon Harroun. 205 N.
Massey Basketball: 38 Years Strong: Galesburg Summer League returns

3 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

Previous to GSL, the Carver Center had run a summer league for men’s and women’s teams. Usually there were 3 Galesburg teams and a couple area teams who entered the Carver league.We started to take GHS varsity teams up to Maine West to play in their weekend tourneys. I had become friends with the Maine West coach, Derril Kipp – we were both on the All-State board. At the time, Maine West had a league during the week, and ran a couple one day weekend tourneys.
Akey, Betsy Ann | WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

3 weeks ago | wgil.com | Jay Redfern

Betsy Ann Akey, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. Betsy was born on August 24, 1940, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of George Roy and Amelia Josephine (Skrube) Bacon. She was raised and educated in Sheboygan, attending Sheboygan County Teachers College, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL, and Monmouth College. On August 19, 1961, Betsy married Armond J. Akey in Sheboygan, WI, and he survives.