Galesburg In Focus

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Conversations originally heard during Galesburg In Focus, which airs Saturday mornings 8-9 a.m. on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM, WGIL. The interview program includes guests who talk about local topics like sports, not-for profit groups and organizations, businesses, local history, community events and more. It's an audio snapshot of our community.

Episode Date
Why Snoring Isn't Harmless: Dr. Sophia Omoro on Sleep Apnea, Weight, and Heart Risks
Nov 08, 2025
Diabetes and Foot Care: What You Need to Know From OSF HealthCare
Nov 01, 2025
Tony Schumann: Galesburg '76 Playoff Star & Chicago Attorney
Oct 25, 2025
Jacob Carl: From Playoff Glory to Shaping GHS’s Next Generation
Oct 18, 2025
'Do It for the Girls': Graham’s Creative Push for Mammograms
Oct 13, 2025
Galesburg QB Mark Reed Relives 1980 Kane Era Glory
Oct 11, 2025
35 Years Strong: Safe Harbor's Enduring Fight Against Domestic Violence
Oct 05, 2025
Early Detection Saves Lives: Breast Cancer Awareness with OSF HealthCare
Oct 05, 2025
‘Heck of a Team’: Steve Ferguson relives Galesburg Football Glory in the ’60s
Oct 03, 2025
Live2Lead Central Illinois - Elevating Leadership
Sep 27, 2025
Peyton Isaacson: Streaks Star on Legacy, Leadership, Success
Sep 26, 2025
Greg Turner reflects on Galesburg and Illini football days
Sep 20, 2025
Mental health matters this Suicide Prevention month
Sep 15, 2025
Advancing rural surgery with local roots at OSF St. Mary
Sep 15, 2025
Cutting Edge in Galesburg: The Da Vinci 5 Revolution
Sep 14, 2025
Jerry 'Buddy' Cato: Silver Streaks football legend
Sep 13, 2025
Galesburg’s 1956 Undefeated Silver Streaks: Tom Milan’s Story
Sep 06, 2025
From Silver Streak to surgeon: Beau Shay’s hall of fame journey
Aug 30, 2025
Discovery Depot’s Purses to Inspire: Purses, fun and community support
Aug 25, 2025
Growing Health: OSF St. Mary’s Community Garden and ER Expansion
Aug 13, 2025
Mobile Maternity: Revolutionizing Care in Central Illinois
Jul 30, 2025
Graham Medical Group’s back-to-school health guide
Jul 12, 2025
Nuance Audio: A new vision for hearing
Jun 28, 2025
Spoon River Rascals shine in 'Guys & Dolls'
Jun 23, 2025
Buffalo Bill’s legacy shines in LeClaire
Jun 21, 2025
Men’s Health Matters: Saving Lives with OSF St. Mary's Dr. Carpenter
Jun 14, 2025
Knox College Commencement 2025: A Timeless Tradition
Jun 09, 2025
Exploring 2025 with Golden Tours Midwest
Jun 09, 2025
Techniques to Ease Storm Worries
May 23, 2025
Stroke Awareness - Support, Signs and Prevention
May 19, 2025
Thomas & Friends rolls into Galesburg
May 17, 2025
Continuing the Legacy: Dwayne Bayer takes ownership of Bates Collision
May 02, 2025
A Thiel legacy reborn: Familiar face, new coach, new era for Galesburg basketball
May 01, 2025
April is Foot Health Awareness Month: What you need to know
Apr 28, 2025
Farm Talk: Tariffs, trends, ag innovations and more
Apr 19, 2025
Nurturing Calm: Local Business Develops Sensory Products For Adults & Children With Autism
Apr 12, 2025
Healing Hands: Inside OSF’s surgical team in Galesburg and Monmouth
Apr 05, 2025
One Stop Health: The Knox Community Health Center
Mar 31, 2025
Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Prevention and screening at Graham Medical Group
Mar 16, 2025
Dave Hasley: 49 years of officiating Illinois basketball
Mar 01, 2025
Jon Sibley III: Galesburg native primed to 'make an impact' on society
Feb 21, 2025
At a Crossroads? Enhance your understanding of love and partnership
Feb 15, 2025
Heart Health: It's never too late to start
Feb 15, 2025
Galesburg dietitian: Some 'healthy' foods may not be so healthy
Jan 25, 2025
Taylor Thiel on family, fame and the 1998 Silver Streaks.
Jan 18, 2025
Winter Wellness: Keeping seniors safe at Seminary Village
Jan 13, 2025
Holiday stress? Here are some coping tips from OSF HealthCare
Dec 21, 2024
Graham Medical: Enhancing outpatient care in Galesburg
Dec 10, 2024
Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony
Dec 03, 2024
Decorate your December: The 25th Festival of Trees
Dec 02, 2024
Compassionate Care: Hospice and grief support services from OSF
Nov 16, 2024
Inside Jupiter: Experience the future of manufacturing right here in Galesburg
Nov 10, 2024
Behind the garage door: Motorheads Auto Repair open in Galesburg
Nov 04, 2024
The Hickey Heritage: A generational connection with the Silver Streaks
Oct 26, 2024
Ben Holloway: Rushing into Streaks history
Oct 19, 2024
Graham grows in Galesburg: Here's what is new and coming
Oct 19, 2024
Sean Kane: A Streak for all seasons
Oct 12, 2024
Knox County Clerk ready for November election, and how businesses can support local veterans
Oct 12, 2024
Boos n Brews and more happening at Discovery Depot
Oct 07, 2024
Walk-in mammograms among new additions at Graham in Galesburg
Oct 05, 2024
Dave 'Louie' Nichols: Galesburg Gridiron Great
Oct 04, 2024
Live2Lead: Elevate personal, professional and organizational growth in leadership
Sep 30, 2024
Mikki Johnson: Growth, gratitude and gridiron success
Sep 28, 2024
Kurt Bell and the '80 Streaks: Galesburg football icons
Sep 21, 2024
OSF OnCall: An urgent care option in Galesburg
Sep 21, 2024
'Discover Wellness': Join Bridgeway's free summit for health and community resources
Sep 17, 2024
Rebuild over remodel: Soangetaha opts for modern clubhouse
Sep 14, 2024
Safe plates, secure futures: Navigating Food Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Sep 14, 2024
Dean McKillip: Galesburg Streaks and Iowa Hawkeyes football star
Sep 14, 2024
Unbeaten legacy: '56 Streaks the best ever?
Sep 07, 2024
New year, new building, and revitalized mission for Carl Sandburg College
Sep 07, 2024
Empowering seniors and veterans: Heath & resources event
Sep 07, 2024
Chris Stiles: Coach left stamp of success on Galesburg football
Aug 31, 2024
All-Stars Sports Academy: Finding a 'Solution' for Galesburg's youth
Aug 31, 2024
Streaks '24-25: New coaches, Boosters, officials shortage and more
Aug 24, 2024
Tourism increase in Illinois results in tourism increase in Galesburg
Aug 17, 2024
OSF HealthCare talk: Back-to-school physicals and local surgery options
Aug 10, 2024
A big academic year for Knox College: near-record numbers of new students, millions of dollars of work being done, and more
Aug 03, 2024
Celebrate National Health Center Week in Knox County
Aug 03, 2024
Jay Matson: The visionary behind Seminary Street Historic District
Jul 27, 2024
This fall at the Y: Before & After school programs, soccer and more
Jul 27, 2024
Mike Ebbing: Galesburg's connection to Richard Nixon
Jul 20, 2024
District 205 superintendent on security, taking attendance, new administrators, and property tax problems
Jul 13, 2024
Jimmy Isaacson: Celebrating Galesburg's Mr. Baseball
Jul 06, 2024
Experience the excitement: A preview of the 2024 Knox County Fair
Jul 06, 2024
A second chance before needing a second chance; inside Knox County's diversion and deferred prosecution programs
Jun 29, 2024
Monmouth College President Clarence Wyatt: The exit interview
Jun 29, 2024
Inside the John Deere Classic with Craig DeVrieze
Jun 22, 2024
Wound care: Expert insights and treatment options from Graham Health
Jun 22, 2024
Talking pet health with Animal Medical Center of Galesburg
Jun 18, 2024
Galesburg Community Arts Center provides things to do for children and adults alike -- for free
Jun 15, 2024
The Cultural Take: Galesburg travel company promises transformative adventures
Jun 08, 2024
Free veteran and senior health fair in Galesburg
Jun 08, 2024
Passions for theatre, business, and success: Meet the new Executive Director of the Orpheum Theatre
Jun 01, 2024
Domestic violence is on the rise. Safe Harbor can assist survivors
May 25, 2024
All about the babies (and adults) in need: Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank grows in less than ten years
May 25, 2024
Catching up with Josh Eiker: Galesburg's fastest man
May 18, 2024
Cancer diagnosis? You don't have to face it alone
May 13, 2024
Murals and more: How the Knoxville Community Fund is beautifying the city
May 11, 2024
Silvia Foster-Frau: From Galesburg to D.C, uncovering America's truths
May 04, 2024
The summer of improvements to Monmouth's Public Square soon to begin
May 04, 2024
Jim Sundberg: From Galesburg to Gold Glover
Apr 27, 2024
Bridgeway - Creating solutions for everyone
Apr 23, 2024
Anatomy of a fire investigation
Apr 21, 2024
Helping support the community in many ways: The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 13, 2024
A new era of Galesburg girls basketball - Coach Lexi Demott
Apr 09, 2024
The Lindstrom's legacy in Galesburg
Apr 06, 2024
'Make your home a treasure' at the WIBA Home Show
Apr 06, 2024
National Public Health Week in Knox County
Mar 30, 2024
Bunker Links Golf Course celebrates 100 years
Mar 29, 2024
David Clague: 'Once a cop, always a cop'
Mar 16, 2024
Women's health: Galesburg physician discusses new offerings at OSF HealthCare
Mar 09, 2024
Changes at The Packinghouse, including new menu, creative chef
Mar 08, 2024
Jimmie Carr: The heartbeat of Streaks basketball
Mar 02, 2024
Golden Tours: The ultimate daytrip experience
Mar 02, 2024
OSF impacts Galesburg-area healthcare, cancer treatment
Feb 24, 2024
It's time for spring sports at the Y
Feb 24, 2024
Bri Jefferson: From Knoxville to the Super Bowl
Feb 15, 2024
Graham continues to grow in Galesburg
Feb 10, 2024
In Focus: Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman
Feb 09, 2024
House calls are making a comeback
Feb 05, 2024
The Billtown Bomber - Bob Anderson
Feb 03, 2024
OSF OnCall Pregnancy & Postpartum Digital Care Program
Jan 31, 2024
The heart of Knox College: Harley Knosher
Jan 26, 2024
Scott Kelley on the '76 upset of Richwoods
Jan 13, 2024
Need a worry-free senior lifestyle? Take a test drive
Jan 10, 2024
Eric Hanson shares vision for Galesburg
Jan 06, 2024
'We had a good run': Swanson and the Streaks
Dec 16, 2023
Holidays have you down? Here's how to cope
Dec 16, 2023
Galesburg's Lux Blox builds on dynamic toy model
Dec 09, 2023
COVID, RSV, flu surging ... what can you do?
Dec 09, 2023
OSF experts talk diabetes and wound care
Nov 25, 2023
'The best stolen moment of your day': Innkeeper's Coffee
Nov 11, 2023
Countdown to 1,000: Evan Massey
Nov 04, 2023
Talking COVID-19 vaccines, holiday food safety, Marketplace Insurance
Nov 04, 2023
Your OSF HealthCare provider could be on the move
Oct 21, 2023
Meet Dr. Amro Elsharoud: New primary care physician at OSF in Galesburg
Oct 21, 2023
Meet Dr. Samuel Vazquez: New OSF surgeon serving Galesburg, Monmouth areas
Oct 21, 2023
Foster's Voice: A mission to end suicide
Oct 21, 2023
Getting in your head: Why do we love creepy things? Who believes in ghosts? Why are we so nosy?
Oct 14, 2023
OSF Health experts talk cancer awareness, screening, treatment
Oct 14, 2023
Mark Thiel: Son of a legend left his own Mark on Streaks sports
Oct 07, 2023
Local expert: Used car price drop could be halted by auto workers strike
Oct 07, 2023
Galesburg Live: OSF HealthCare SilverCloud App to Help People Manage Mental Health Issues
Sep 23, 2023
Galesburg Live: Knox Co YMCA Getting Ready for Fall Youth Co-Ed Basketball
Sep 23, 2023
From the Friars to the Predators: Talking sports broadcasting with Galesburg native Pete Weber
Sep 16, 2023
A conversation with new Knox College AD Corey Goff
Sep 16, 2023
The Transformational Team Presents Live2Lead at the Orpheum Oct. 6, 2023
Sep 09, 2023
Annual Medicare Enrollment Begins Soon/Matthew Barnes of First Mid Insurance Group
Sep 09, 2023
Taking flight: A closer look at the Monarch Migration Festival
Aug 26, 2023
Galesburg's 2-sport pro. A conversation with Barry Cheesman
Aug 19, 2023
Local Historian, Rex Cherrington, on “Galesburg Live”
Oct 17, 2015
Orpheum Theater Volunteer, Gary Morgan, on “Galesburg Live”
Aug 25, 2015
Interview: Jesse Hodierne-Prairie State Legal Services on “Galesburg Live”
Apr 30, 2015