Your Questions Answered: What happened to the Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park?
A WGIL listener/reader recently asked: Is the Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park being held this year? The Gift of Lights at Lincoln Park won’t be happening this year capping a 6-year run of glowing Christmas displays
Over 100 Salvation Army Angel tree tags remain as deadline looms
With about a day to there are still over 100 Salvation Army Angel Tree children that haven’t been shopped for. That’s according to Galesburg Salvation Army Director of Operations Meghan Templeton who says that the deadline is
Your Questions Answered: No, Taco Hideout is NOT closing
The Taco Hideout, 1256 W. Berrien St. in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) Several listeners and online readers have contacted WGIL to see if a longtime popular Mexican restaurant is closing. Question: Is The Taco Hideout closing? Answer: “Absolutely
Denniston sentenced to 45 years
A 41-year-old Galesburg man was sentenced after being found guilty back in August of first-degree murder, aggravated arson, and arson related to a house fire that occurred on Feb. 14, 2021. Donald Denniston was found guilty by
Taylor Swift donates $1M to victims of Tennessee tornadoes
In response to the deadly tornadoes that ravaged Tennessee last weekend, Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, an arm of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Organization CEO Hal Cato confirmed
Taylor Swift donates $1M to victims of Tennessee tornadoes
In response to the deadly tornadoes that ravaged Tennessee last weekend, Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, an arm of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Organization CEO Hal Cato confirmed
Knox County has plan alleviate overcrowded courthouse. Here’s the potential location
Knox County is exploring the purchase of the former Wells Fargo Bank building at 50 E. Main St. in Galesburg. (JAY REDFERN/WGIL) County officials are looking to relocate all non-judicial offices from the crowded Knox County Courthouse
Hilary Duff announces pregnancy, expecting her fourth baby
Hilary Duff announced on social media that she is pregnant with her fourth child — her third with husband Matthew Koma. Duff, 36, shared the news by unveiling a photo of her family’s holiday card, which featured
Nicki Minaj announces 2024 “Pink Friday 2 World Tour”
Nicki Minaj has announced her 2024 “Pink Friday 2 World Tour,” with headlining arena shows in North America and Europe, including appearances at Rolling Loud California and Dreamville Festival. Minaj posted on her social media accounts:“BARBZZZ!! It’s
