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Galesburg's Morning News — 208 episodes

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Susan Van Kirk, author — Mr. Vonnegut and Me and a teaching life in Monmouth

2

Second Mortgage and the Sofa Kings — 'Paid in Full' reunion concert benefits Orpheum

3

Food Truck Fridays organizer — a new event tradition kicks off tonight in downtown Galesburg

4

Knox Community Health Center — behavioral health awareness, stigma, and services in Galesburg

5

Photography, the still image, and the Galesburg Community Arts Center Photo Club

6

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, Saturday May 9

7

Andy Crawford, Knox College — 46th Annual Rootabaga Jazz Festival preview

8

Eric Hanson, Galesburg city manager — May 4 City Council preview

9

Galesburg Area Vocational Center — record enrollment, SkillsUSA results, and Senior Signing Day

10

Friends of the Galesburg Public Library — annual book sale starts Friday

11

Galesburg Farmers Market — 2026 season opens Saturday

12

Performing Arts Academy's Bye Bye Birdie opens this weekend

13

Ken Springer, KCAP — Washington trip recap and Galesburg's growing national story

14

Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Three May 1 deadlines and a bioreactor project back on track

15

Trinette Olin — The Bicentennial Year and the Forgotten Name

16

Tom Simkins, City of Galesburg — Volunteer tree planting Saturday and the push for 1,000 trees

17

Andrew Driscoll, Orpheum Theatre — Season finale, summer comedy, and a transformative state grant

18

City Matters | Eric Hanson — vacant lots, South Lake Storey Road, and what's next for Galesburg

19

Danielle Hulick Tansel: Galesburg native returns home to lead city aquatics program

20

National Telecommunicators Week: Inside the Galesburg/Knox County 9-1-1 Center

21

Judy's Pancakes 5K benefits Bridgeway Inc. — June 13 in Galesburg

22

'Give a Crap About Habitat': Jordan and Michael Knight on Habitat for Humanity of Knox County

23

Farce of Nature Opens at Prairie Players – Fast-Paced Comedy Preview

24

Nova Singers and Galesburg Community Chorus: a first-ever collaboration

25

Pro Wrestling Epic — Abingdon Community Festival Fundraiser

26

Autism Awareness Event and Veteran & Senior Fair — Galesburg, April 2026

27

Inside Galesburg's First-Ever Coffee Crawl

28

Behind the Beer Fest — Blake & Lindsay Benedict on craft beer, community, and a cause close to home

29

Knox County Health Department — National Public Health Week 2026

30

City Matters | Eric Hanson — FlixBus, City Hall Repairs, and a Busy Spring Agenda

31

Marcia Parrish — Parkinson's Awareness Month, caregiving, and the Find Real Answers theme

32

Jared Hawkinson — Knox County's courthouse decision and what's ahead for the county

33

'Bite by Bite' and the Galesburg Public Library Community Read

34

Galesburg's Easter Egg Hunt and spring recreation preview

35

Community solar is coming to Galesburg's south side — and it could mean real savings on your electric bill

36

GHS choir and theater are booming — and Mamma Mia is coming to the stage

37

City Matters: Snow, a new steakhouse, and a historic building's recovery — Eric Hanson previews tonight's City Council agenda

38

Self-regulation and sensory needs in young children — ROE #33 First Five workshop

39

Kara Downin, Knox County SWCD — Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame and spring conservation deadlines

40

ROWVA annual Community Open House returns Thursday

41

John Asplund, District 205 — Retiring after a decade, plus a busy board meeting

42

Knox County EMA — The new IPAWS emergency alert system, explained

43

Cyn Kitchen on Broken Hallelujah — poetry rooted in Knox County prairie

44

Ken Springer, KCAP — Galesburg's economic momentum, housing shortage, and what's ahead

45

Buchanan Community Chorus seeks singers for spring season celebrating America's 250th

46

What is improv? Find out Saturday night at Prairie Players

47

26 years old. 20 times in Las Vegas. March 6, Chris Ruggiero plays Galesburg.

48

Artist creates 'Explore Galesburg' coloring book after falling in love with the city

49

Galesburg Lions Club celebrates 78 years of Pancake Day tradition and community service

50

Galesburg's 37-year Women's Community Lenten Series continues under new leadership

51

City Matters: Lake Storey trail construction, road safety upgrades, and new Ward 3 alderman

52

A Symphonic Valentine: Knox-Galesburg Symphony Preview with Dr. Rossana Cauti

53

Valentine's Day Benefit Concert: Harmonies of Help at Lindstrom’s

54

Orpheum Theatre Preview: Dinosaur Adventures, Exciting Tributes, and Future Plans

55

REPLAY: latest 7:00am weekday WGIL newscast

56

Reflections on NBC News journalist Joe Angotti with Robin Johnson

57

Theomorphic robots: Knox College expert and global colleague explore AI in religion

58

City Matters: Tonight’s Council – K9 Zeus, Parking, Standish Park

59

Flu, COVID, RSV and colds in Knox County: What You Need to Know

60

Galesburg Area Vocational Center: Hands-On Learning and Career Preparation

61

Knox College previews Cornel West, Robert P. George dialogue on fruitful disagreement

62

Adam Gonzaga Takes Over Knox Football: Vision & Four Pillars

63

Galesburg Arctic Blast: -32°F Wind Chills, Snow Ahead

64

Gold Out Game Tonight: T-Shirts, Fun, Wellness Support

65

Knox College Jazz Residency: Shadowlands Takes the Stage

66

Knox 708 Board: $1.8M Funding with Steve Watts

67

Knox County Soil & Water Conservation District Preview with Kara Downin

68

City Matters: From Underpass Plans to Pancake Kitchens – Eric Hanson Previews Tonight

69

2026 MLK Day Community Celebration Breakfast Jan. 19 in Galesburg

70

Galesburg Tourism Reimagined: Sarah Smith's Vision

71

Staying Scam-Free in 2026: Don O'Brien from BBB Shares Local Tips

72

2nd Annual 'Super' Steak Fry Fundraiser – Galesburg Public Schools Foundation

73

Top 10 Most Listened-To Galesburg's Morning News Interviews of 2025 – Live Reveal

74

John Asplund: Galesburg District 205 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook

75

Orpheum Theatre's Record 2025 & 2026 Plans | Andrew Driscoll

76

Mayor Peter Schwartzman on 2025 Reflections and 2026 Priorities for Galesburg

77

Byron Baird: Galesburg veteran honored for long-overdue Purple Heart

78

City Matters: Galesburg City Manager shares Christmas wish list, previews tonight's council agenda

79

Galesburg Express returns Saturday with full day of free holiday fun downtown

80

Galesburg teen Sophia Sebben collecting toys for St. Jude kids

81

Fill the Brown Trucks Again – Second Community Food Drive for FISH of Galesburg

82

Choral Dynamics Producers Preview 'The Beauty of Christmas' 2025

83

Galesburg Holly Days Parade: Bake-Off + Santa Rescue 2025

84

Galesburg's Lux Blox on Fox & Friends: $117K Grant + Snap Demo

85

Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Free Detectors & Holiday Fire Safety with Galesburg Fire Dept.

86

City Matters: Eric Hanson – Tax Cuts Locked In, New Contracts Done, and Galesburg’s Momentum Keeps Rolling

87

Mark Thomas: Why Real Service Isn’t About the Plaque

88

Silver Streaks Basketball: Let’s Talk About That Opener

89

Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes 3-0: Coach Cory Link Recaps the Wild Opening Week

90

Major Late-November Blizzard: 8–14" Snow & Power Outage Threat for Galesburg, Quad Cities & Chicagoland

91

Bishop Hill Julmarknad 2025: Swedish Christmas Market Preview

92

Lindstrom’s 100th Free Holiday Concert with Pippi & Daniel & The Experience

93

Taylor Thiel: The New Era of Galesburg Silver Streaks Basketball

94

Carl Sandburg College Aims for Record $350K on Giving Tuesday

95

Thanksgiving Saved! Henn House BBQ’s Juiciest Secrets

96

ROWVA FFA Doubles Thanksgiving Goal – At Least 20 Families Will Have Full Holiday Meals

97

Spokes of the Wheel: Tom Colclasure on Galesburg’s WWII Generation

98

Orpheum’s ‘Even More’ 2026 – Tickets On Sale Now

99

Lexi Demott Previews Galesburg Girls Basketball 2025-26: 'Discipline' Is the Word

100

Children’s Grief Camp 2025: How Galesburg Helps Kids Who’ve Lost a Loved One

101

City Matters: Eric Hanson on Demolishing Four Vacant Seminary St. Buildings, Lowest Tax Rate Since 2008 & a Big 2026 Ahead

102

25% Illinois Tax Credit for Local Giving – GCF's Josh Gibb Breaks It Down

103

Holiday Scams 2025: BBB Tips to Shop Safe – Don O’Brien on Galesburg’s Morning News

104

A Celebration of Spirit: Wes Anderson Conducts KGS

105

All American Ale: Brewing Honor for Knox County Veterans

106

Local Author David Gullstrand on The Christmas Quilt

107

Galesburg Community Chorus: 'An American Tapestry

108

'The Man Who Came to Dinner' opens Friday at Prairie Players

109

'Be a Superhero': ImpactLife & Galesburg Lions host Nov. 12 Blood Drive

110

Knox Choir Prepares for 'The Storm is Passing Over' - free concert Nov. 14

111

Tickets Flying for Galesburg's Great Bowls of Soup – Only ~80 Left

112

FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry Hits Record Demand: Step Up at the Nov. 8 Community Food Drive

113

Yemm Automotive: Rick & Sara on TIME Dealer Honor, Dick’s Legendary Memory & 64-Year Legacy

114

UFAAGCI Fundraiser: Filipino Flavors, Scholarships & Community

115

25th Annual Galesburg Veterans Day Parade: Nov 9

116

Kiwanis Pancake Day: Flipping for Kids Since 1950

117

GYAC: 75 Years of Boxing, Mentorship & Second Chances

118

City Matters: Galesburg tax rate drops; 2 blighted properties face demo

119

New Knoxville Superintendent Dr. Andrew Brooks Outlines Vision for Stability, Growth

120

Thrive Community Services: Mission, Impact & Upcoming Events

121

Falling in Love Fashion Show to Benefit Therapeutic Riding Center

122

Inside Western Smokehouse’s Galesburg Boom: 1.2M Sticks Daily & Still Growing

123

CASA of West Central Illinois – Expanding to Fulton County & the Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser

124

Festival of Voices: 230 Singers, One Unforgettable Night in Galesburg

125

Downtown Galesburg transforms into trick-or-treat haven this Saturday

126

Galesburg Booster Club Unveils First Draw Down Fundraiser

127

'Run For Your Life' Fundraiser for Hope Cemetery

128

City Matters: Eric Hanson on public safety upgrades, tax restraint

129

Ferris Wheels & Circus Thrills: Cirque Mechanics’ Tilt! Comes to Galesburg

130

Exploring Career Training at Galesburg Area Vocational Center

131

Exploring Lombard College’s Legacy in Galesburg

132

Buchanan Community Chorus Prepares for Christmas Concerts, and you can join

133

Fashion Show Raises Hope and Funds for Breast Cancer Detection

134

Robot Rights: Sci-fi or serious talk?

135

City Matters: Galesburg eyes Downtown growth and fiscal strategy for 2026

136

Neon Nights and Community Spirit: Inside Galesburg’s Glow-Up Game

137

Celebrating 50 Years of Knox County’s Scenic Drive: From Kettlecorn to Crafts

138

Fall Conservation Essentials: Fish, Crops, and CRP

139

Knox College event: Unraveling the Mystery of Karyn Kupcinet’s Untimely Death

140

Galesburg's Kastle Kreme - A 50-Year Community Icon

141

Pet Love Unleashed: Dante & Dory's in Downtown Galesburg

142

Jordbruksdagarna: Bishop Hill’s Harvest of History

143

One Small Step: Bridging Divides through conversation

144

Unity shines at Monmouth’s 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

145

Knox College’s jazz tradition gets fall 2025 refresh

146

VNA’s Call for Funding: Bennett and Schwartzman react to community turnout

147

Prairie Players’ Misery brings Stephen King’s thriller to Galesburg stage

148

Securing Seniors’ Future: VNA’s Push for Funding in Galesburg

149

Give Back, Galesburg: Fitness, Fun & Community Impact

150

Galesburg’s Sunrise Rotary tees up 4th annual Ball Drop

151

Knox College Football: Coach Aaron Willits talks Prairie Fire 2025 and beyond

152

2025 Out of the Darkness Walk: A Local Story of Hope in Galesburg

153

Knox College & Galesburg: Building a Stronger Community

154

Honoring Harrel W. Timmons: Galesburg’s Aviation Legend

155

Stearman Fly-In a 'glorious week' for pilots, an 'absolute gift' for Galesburg

156

City Matters: Downtown Galesburg growth, community center vision and navigating license plate camera concerns

157

Stearman Skies: Galesburg’s Aviation Celebration Takes Flight

158

Galesburg mayor charts new direction for community center, homelessness solutions

159

Galesburg’s New Anthem: A Jingle for Community Pride

160

Lincoln Portrait in Galesburg: Lincoln, Sandburg, Copland unite in musical masterpiece

161

Galesburg firefighters rally community for Fill the Boot campaign

162

Labor Day legacy continues with Galesburg’s 133rd parade

163

GAVC Pride: Galesburg's Liam Dilley reflects on SkillsUSA National Championship

164

'A Long Time To Be A Cop': Clague’s 50-year policing journey featured in new book

165

Galesburg Athletics 2025-26: New faces and improved facilities

166

City Matters: YMCA child/teen center, Rotary Park pickleball and fire station demo

167

$3.18M Head Start grant bolsters ROE #33’s early childhood mission

168

Galesburg Tourism: Randy Newcomb and Tuesday Çetin on 5 years of impact, and what's next

169

Volunteers needed: Galesburg’s skatepark and community improvements

170

Galesburg Heritage Days marks 30 years of living history

171

Abingdon Community Center’s transformation into local business hub

172

BBB expert unmasks latest scams targeting your wallet

173

Policeman’s Ball returns to Galesburg

174

Well sealing, cover crops, and prairie strips in action

175

NAACP’s Community Cookout in Galesburg

176

High-speed RC Racing takes the track in Gladstone

177

Orpheum Theatre’s 2025-26 season, upgrades take center stage

178

City Matters: Bunker Links upgrade, fire station demo and business park updates and more

179

Galesburg Health Center celebrates National Health Center Week 2025

180

Join the Fun: First Friday brings food, music, and more to Seminary Street

181

Revving Up Monmouth: Maple City Cruise-In Preview

182

Crafting culture, community, team for Galesburg football

183

Galesburg schools gear up for 2025-26. Here's what you need to know

184

Remembering Ryne Sandberg with teammate Jim Sundberg

185

Back-to-school health: Your guide to a healthy start

186

A Hero’s Final Journey: Honoring Cpl. Paul Hoots

187

A Galesburg family’s fun-filled night with the Savannah Bananas

188

Galesburg hero returns home: Here's how you can pay tribute to Cpl. Paul Hoots

189

Great Galesburg Balloon Race – A Sky Full of Color

190

YMCA/United Way partner to nourish Galesburg youth

191

City Matters: Maple Ave. fire station demo revisited; Meet Galesburg's assistant city manager

192

The 518 Collective: Sandburg College's ag-tech revolution

193

Taste of Galesburg previews 39th year of food, fun

194

Maple Avenue Fire Station: Chiefs share century-old memories

195

Stepping Into the Woods: Prairie Players’ magical return to the Orpheum

196

Illinois’ oldest fair returns to Knoxville

197

City Matters: Safe routes, fire station upgrades and demo, and more

198

Abingdon revs up for ‘Merica Figure 8 race

199

The Turnout 2025: Record-breaking grants for local nonprofits

200

Behind the scenes of Big Bang BOOM!

201

Teeing Up the 2025 John Deere Classic

202

Meet the 2025 Knox County Fair Queens

203

Drilling for Safety: Galesburg’s active shooter exercise

204

Stoned Soul Picnic: Music with a Mission

205

All Aboard for Railroad Days 2025: What you need to know.

206

Stoneware Fest brings history to life in Monmouth

207

Listening to Galesburg: Alderman Cheesman’s Town Hall recap

208

Breaking ground for hope: Habitat’s new home in Galesburg