Expanding programming and offerings, Galesburg Christian School purchases Bethany Baptists Church

Soon-to-be new home of the Galesburg Christian School junior and senior high on S. Academy St. (NICK ISCHER/WGIL) Galesburg Christian School is expanding. The school has signed a contract to purchase the Bethany Baptist Church building on
‘Her infectious smile will last forever.’ Spoon River Valley community mourns loss of student

Faith Olivia Donsbach The Spoon River Valley community is reeling after a popular high school student died as the result of a UTV accident over the weekend. Faith Olivia Donsbach, 16, of Maquon, died Sunday when the
Reading, music, hot dogs & more: Here are 5 things to do in Galesburg this week

Here are five things to do in Galesburg this week, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Big Read = Big Events Galesburg Public Library is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2022-2023 NEA Big Read
2023 Daytime Emmys being held June 16; staying on CBS for two-years

The Daytime Emmy Awards will stay on CBS, with this year’s ceremony set to be broadcast live on Friday, June 16, from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Daytime Emmy Awards marks its 50th anniversary this year,
Graham Health seeks zoning changes for $6M outpatient clinic in Galesburg. Here’s what is next

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on Graham Health System’s new $6 million outpatient clinic at 2300 N. Seminary St. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Construction is scheduled to begin this summer on a new $6 million medical clinic,
Hilary Swank welcomes twins with husband Philip Schneider

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announced the birth of her twins with husband Philip Schneider. The 48-year-old Swank posted a beautiful photo on Instagram with herself and the twins, along with the caption: “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and
Trying to eliminate late bus pickups, District 205 approves building times for 2023-24 school year

Building times have been set for the 2023-24 academic year in Galesburg School District 205. Board members approved the new building times by a 6-1 vote Monday night with Courtney Rodriguez being the lone dissenter. Superintendent John
Diplo to drop new country album ‘Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant’

Diplo announced his alter-ego will be back for a new country album: Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant is the latest project Diplo will be dropping under the name Thomas Wesley. Swamp Savant is the follow-up to
5 Seconds of Summer to release live album; announce world tour

5 Seconds of Summer have confirmed the upcoming release of their live album The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from Royal Albert Hall (BMG), recorded at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall in London last year. It will