Riverbend Food Bank in Davenport plans to triple in size by 2025
The Riverbend Food Bank wants to put an end to hunger in all of western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Located in a 60,000 square foot facility in Davenport, Riverbend has an ambitious goal to triple it’s size. Take a
United Way of Knox County surpasses 2017 fundraising goal
The United Way of Knox County closed their 2017 campaign last week announcing today they have surpassed their fundraising goal of $350,000.
Moline man arrested on weapons charges
A Moline felon out on parole was arrested early Friday morning on weapons charges.
A “sweet” weekend that ranges from pancakes to Awesome Dawson
Start the weekend off right with the GHS Track Pancake Breakfast at Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg.
City accepting nominations to award adult who give extra effort for youth
The City of Galesburg is accepting nominations from the community for a long standing award that recognizes adult community members who make a difference in the lives of local youth.
Galva Arts Council raises half of goal in a month to fund concert series
The Galva Arts Council is now over half-way to their fundraising goal of $25,000 to bring a concert series to the town.
Monmouth police detain student for bringing pellet gun to school
Monmouth Police detained a 17-year old male student for bringing what turned out to be a pellet gun to school.
Democratic governor candidate, Kennedy says higher ed helps economies thrive
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor Chris Kennedy stopped in Galesburg Tuesday night to speak on Knox College’s campus but first he stopped by for a conversation with WGIL.
Ameren Illinois crews in Puerto Rico working to restore power.
Ameren Illinois has sent crews of utility workers to help restore power to Puerto Rico – who is suffering from one of the longest blackouts in U.S. history after hurricanes rocked the island in September.
Galesburg lands hosting duties for arts conference
Galesburg has been chosen as the host city for a broad ranging arts conference this October.