Galesburg In Focus

Randy Oberembt, former head football coach at Knox College and a Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Famer, joins WGIL's Jay Redfern to discuss his former player Todd Monken, who was recently named head coach of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns. Randy details Monken’s unconventional path to Knox — from walk-on at Western Illinois behind Paul Singer, to baseball at College of DuPage, to becoming a record-setti...

On this special episode of Galesburg In Focus, clinical dietician and certified diabetes education specialist Chris Willis from OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center shares practical advice for getting healthy in the New Year. Willis emphasizes setting realistic goals with small, sustainable changes that add up over time—"small changes can add up to big changes"—rather than drastic fad diets that...

WGIL broadcast live coverage of the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Hegg Performing Arts Center at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School Galesburg High School. The event honored the newest class of inductees, recognizing contributions to Galesburg's rich athletic history across categories including athletes, contributors, and teams. The inductees a...

In this episode of WGIL’s Galesburg In Focus, Chris Postin speaks with Allison Sours, the new President & CEO of Graham Health System, at the Canton headquarters. Sours, who joined Graham in 2018 as Vice President of Quality and assumed the CEO role on Jan. 12, 2026, discusses the organization's strategic expansion into the Galesburg market to provide more patient choice in rural healthcare. Sours...

OSF HealthCare St. Mary / Great Plains Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Craig Wilson talks winter injuries with Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus. From ice falls to shoveling strains – why they spike this time of year, how to prevent them, and what to do if you get hurt. Plus: the one thing you can do now to stay safer (and heal faster if you do fall).    

OSF HealthCare St. Mary pediatrician Dr. Amy Larson joins Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus to talk winter illnesses in kids – colds, flu, RSV, strep, COVID, pneumonia and more. When is it “just a cold”? When do you call the doctor? When is it ER time? Dr. Larson shares clear red flags, home care tips, and why “trust your gut” is still the best advice for parents this holiday season.

The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for most of us they feel like a pressure cooker. On this episode of Galesburg In Focus, Chris Postin talks with Becky Mowers, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of Crossroads Counseling and Life Coaching in Galesburg, about what’s really happening inside your brain when holiday stress hits. You’ll learn: Why holiday stress feels so much more...

Host Chris Postin sits down with Denise Gerstenberger, executive director of Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. First up: the 26th annual Festival of Trees gala on Wednesday, Dec. 4 — the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Live and silent auctions, a record 44 sponsors, hundreds of donated items and greenery galore — every dollar raised funds 2026 operations and keeps admission prices from r...

Join host Chris Postin on WGIL's Galesburg In Focus for an conversation with Dr. Sophia Omoro, a board-certified otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon) at Graham Medical Group. From her inspiring roots in rural Kenya—where witnessing preventable tragedies fueled her lifelong mission to serve underserved communities—to her surgical expertise in the heart of Illinois, Dr. Omoro shares her journey and philos...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Host Chris Postin talks with Tina Canada, RN, diabetes educator at OSF Holy Family Wound Center, about: - 38.4 million Americans with diabetes — 60% develop neuropathy and lose feeling in their feet - How a hidden ulcer under a callus can lead to amputation without warning - Daily foot checks, safe nail trimming, and shoes that actually protect - GLP-1 medicat...

WGIL’s Jay Redfern sits down with Tony Schumann (GHS ’77) — two-way starter, team captain, and key player on the 1976 Silver Streaks’ first-ever IHSA playoff team. After playing at Augustana College, he's spent 40 years in law, currently a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer in Chicago. From Coach Kelly Kane’s arrival to the muddy Belleville West playoff game, from Dean McKillip’s blocking...

In this 24-minute WGIL podcast, Jay Redfern sits down with Jacob Carl, a 2018 Galesburg High School grad who played a key role in the Silver Streaks’ historic 2016 IHSA playoff victory, the first and still only in school history. Now a math teacher and coach at GHS, Jacob shares stories of the team’s 8-3 season, his leadership as a two-way player at tight end and linebacker, and the thrilling 35-2...

On WGIL’s Galesburg in Focus, host Chris Postin interviewed Katie Brewer, Director of Imaging Services, and Alicia Shaw, Director of Marketing for Graham Health System, about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Key Points: Early Detection Saves Lives: In Knox County, breast cancer affects ~3,000 women and 30 men in their lifetimes, with a 99% survival rate if caught early. One in five cases is detected...

Relive Galesburg football history with Mark Reed, the star quarterback who led the 1980 Silver Streaks to an unforgettable 8-2 season, an unbeaten Western Big 6 Conference title, and Galesburg High School’s second-ever state playoff berth, falling 28-17 to Belleville East in a first-round game. As a GHS Class of ’81 graduate and longtime assistant coach, Mark shares stories of uniting Lombard and...

In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, host Chris Postin speaks with Dylana Larson, Assistant Director of Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center, as the organization marks 35 years of service during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The conversation explores Safe Harbor's evolution from its founding roots to a comprehensive support network guided by the philosophy "With Survivors Always," emphasizing l...

In this Galesburg In Focus episode, host Chris Postin sits down with Jody Henry, Lead Multi-Modality Image Tech at OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They dive into the life-saving power of early detection, with a 99% survival rate for breast cancer caught early through annual mammograms. Jody debunks myths about mammogram radiation and pain, highlightin...

WGIL’s Jay Redfern talks with Steve Ferguson, a 1966 Galesburg High School graduate and standout running back and cornerback, in this 16-minute podcast, with a portion airing during halftime of Galesburg football broadcasts this season on WGIL. Ferguson takes us back to the mid-1960s, when 5,000 fans packed Lombard Field and the 1964 Silver Streaks, “a heck of a team,” went 6-1-1, ranked #2 in Ill...

Join host Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus as The Transformational Team—Dr. Pete Kehoe, Kelly Poyner, and Mark Thomas—discuss Live2Lead Central Illinois, a virtual half-day leadership experience set for Friday, Oct. 10 at Lake Storey Pavilion. The event will feature five world-class experts: New York Times best-selling author John Maxwell, global innovation leader Tiffani Bova, former NFL player...

WGIL’s Jay Redfern sits down with Peyton Isaacson, 2015 Galesburg High grad and 2023 Hall of Famer, for a 30-minute podcast. Peyton, a record-setting quarterback, led the Silver Streaks to two state playoff appearances—a first for any GHS QB—with school records in passing yards and touchdowns. Hear him share stories of turning around the football program, beating rival Moline after 23 years, and t...

Tune in to this interview as WGIL's Jay Redfern talks with the 1984 Galesburg High School graduate and former Silver Streaks and University of Illinois running back Greg Turner. Turner traces his journey back to a key moment with JFL Coach Dave Cox in Galesburg youth football that sparked his interest, and his recovery from a significant ankle injury that impacted his high school years. He discuss...

On this episode of Galesburg In Focus, WGIL's Chris Postin talked with Amber Wold and Alison Kerans, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners at Graham Medical Group, to mark Suicide Prevention Month this September. They share insights on recognizing suicidal thoughts, supporting loved ones, and accessing help, stressing that anyone in crisis can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifelin...

In this episode of Galesburg In Focus, host Chris Postin interviews Dr. Brody Stewart, a new general surgeon at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, who started just after Labor Day 2025. A Dahinda/Oak Run native, Dr. Stewart discusses his journey from Mayo Clinic residency to bringing advanced surgical care, including robotic-assisted procedures, to his hometown. Key Points: Early Calling to...

In this Galesburg In Focus episode, Chris Postin interviews Dr. Samuel Vazquez about the Intuitive Da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgical System at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Key Points: Advanced Technology: The Da Vinci 5, the most advanced robotic platform, enhances minimally invasive surgeries with precision, safety, and upgradable software, with potential for future AI. Patient Benefits: S...

In this WGIL Sports podcast, former Galesburg High School football star Jerry "Buddy" Cato revisits his standout career as a fullback on the 1991 Silver Streaks, a Western Big 6 Conference champion with an 8-2 record. Cato shares how his father’s legacy and Coach Chris Stiles’ mentorship shaped his physical, unselfish style, rushing for 1,035 yards in his senior year, and how his chemistry with qu...

Join us on this WGIL podcast as Tom Milan, a 1957 Galesburg High School graduate and standout linebacker, reflects on the Silver Streaks’ historic 9-0 undefeated 1956 football season under Hall of Fame coach C.C. Van Dyke. Milan shares memories of the team’s dominant 359-39 scoring margin, key victories like the 13-0 shutout of Peoria Woodruff and the 51-0 rout of Limestone with its iconic “flying...