Galesburg's premier Holiday themed drag show is back this Friday and tickets are still available for HoliGays. Tickets are $15, with tickets only being sold online ahead of time. Holi-Gays hosts Rowan Williamson and Matt Newman, along with Tessa Jones of the Downtown Community Partnership joined Galesburg's Evening News Monday to talk about what it takes to be a drag performer, a little of what's new this year, and more. http://www.wgil.galesburg.info/audio/11-28-22-Rowan.mp3
The season has changed, the calendar will soon flip and the leaves are starting to turn colors. That means it's time for the Knox County Scenic Drive. The Knox County Scenic Drive gets underway Saturday and Sunday at various locations around the county. It continues the following weekend, Oct. 8 and 9. The event is a self-guided car tour, allowing you to navigate your way through the small towns of Knox County, displaying the best they have to offer. Here are six things to know about the Knox County Scenic Drive, courtesy Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. 5 cities strong Established in 1976, Knox County Scenic Drive involves 5 cities - Dahinda, Gilson, Knoxville, Maquon and St. Augustine. Plenty to see in Knoxville Knoxville offers the most in terms of attractions. You can visit the Knox County Fairgrounds, Downtown Knoxville, Barn Fest at Walnut Grove Farm, as well as Prairie Moon Farm. The 'scenic' in the drive Here's one "scenic" attraction tha
The Young Professionals Network of Galesburg is asking the community to donate gently used, washed, business attire. Donations will be presented to Knox County IL CEO students first and then other aspiring professionals in the community can arrange a time to snag some items for their wardrobe. Items can be donated at either the Chamber of Commerce Office or the Galesburg Welcome Center on East Main St. WGIL talked with YPN Co-Chairs Abby Colvin and Tessa Jones about the Dress for Success Drive and YPN. http://www.wgil.galesburg.info/audio/09-09-22-AbTess.mp3