River 2 River turns 20 Saturday

Courtney Garland Bibo, Graham Medical Group — the sunscreen myths costing you

You can get sunburned in the shade. You can get sunburned on a cloudy day. And if you commute to work, your car is quietly frying the left side of your face every day, whether you notice or not. Dermatology nurse practitioner Courtney Garland Bibo joins Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus for UV Awareness Month with the real math on sunscreen application, the myth she wishes would die about vitamin D, and why she's stunned tanning beds are still legal. Courtney Garland Bibo joined Galesburg In Focus. Listen to the full interview above. They talked about: How much sunscreen you actually need, and why almost nobody uses enough The reapplication myth that's probably left you burned before Why your car windshield isn't protecting you like you think The vitamin D myth, and what to do instead Chemical vs. mineral sunscreens, and the ingredient to watch for Warning signs that mean it's time for a skin check   Related story: 'It's like a bank account': dermatologist on why sun damage never goes away 🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg In Focus on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

River 2 River turns 20 Saturday

Twenty years ago, a handful of city employees who loved cars started a cruise downtown. When they moved on, a small car club with no membership fee and a "come to two meetings, you're in" policy picked it up rather than let it die. Now the New Limited Rods of Western Illinois run River 2 River — 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, in downtown Galesburg — with about a dozen volunteers, and hand out more vocational scholarship money than anyone else standing at the podium. Greg "Chops" Bacon and Don Rosenberry explain the 20-year story, the student-built Cobra rolling in Saturday, and the actual meaning of "power parking." Greg "Chops" Bacon and Don Rosenberry joined Galesburg In Focus. Listen to the full interview above. They talked about: When and where: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, downtown Galesburg How River 2 River got its name, and why it almost didn't survive The club's $1,000 scholarships, and why Bacon says nobody else is giving them A student-built Cobra kit car making its downtown debut What "power parking" actually means, and why you should get there early The club's other beneficiaries, from the VFW to a tumbling team   Related story: 'We're the only ones': car club's scholarships fill a gap no one else covers 🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg In Focus on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Knox County Fair Board — 175th Annual Knox County Fair preview

The Knox County Fair turns 175 this year — and it's going out with a bang. Literally. Knox County Fair Board members Josh Smith, Ted Inness, Mallory Tolley, and Darcy Thorpe joined Galesburg In Focus on July 4 to preview the 175th Knox County Fair, opening Monday, July 6, in Knoxville. Topics covered in this interview include: The fair's history since 1839 — the Galesburg rivalry, the Kentucky Derby comparison, and WWII Why the fair board calls this the heyday of the Knox County Fair Professional fireworks returning Saturday after the demolition derby — a first The rodeo returning after roughly a decade away — including mutton busting for kids The Jim Smith Memorial Truck and Tractor Pulls and the story behind the name Justin Moore, Priscilla Block, and Tyler Bruninga in concert Thursday, July 9 $1.75 happy hour beers — daily except Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. Harness racing Monday — free gate, derby hats encouraged Livestock shows, the corn pit, and Knox County's reputation for top-quality animals ATMs on the fairgrounds for the first time How the fair operates without county funding   The 175th Knox County Fair runs July 6 through July 11 at the Knox County Fairgrounds in Knoxville. Bring cash. Read our full preview: 175th Knox County Fair — full preview 🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg In Focus: Apple Podcasts Spotify

C.L. Cummings, Tompkins State Bank — why community banking still matters

Tompkins State Bank President C.L. Cummings joins Galesburg In Focus host Chris Postin for a wide-ranging conversation on community banking — what it means, why it matters, and how a bank founded in Avon in 1884 has grown to serve four communities across the region. Topics covered in this interview: What makes a community bank different from a large national institution — and why that difference matters for customers How Tompkins State Bank adapts to individual customer needs rather than requiring customers to fit a standard mold The history of Tompkins State Bank — from its 1884 founding by Stephen Tompkins in Avon through its expansion to Abingdon, Knoxville, and Galesburg How the bank grew from $93 million to more than $310 million in assets The value of deep employee tenure — the bank's top seven lenders have more than 200 combined years of experience How local deposits stay local and support local businesses, jobs, and families Cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and how the bank protects customers from scams How community banks are leveraging AI and modern technology to level the playing field with larger institutions Why C.L. believes the future belongs to banks that can still offer a human touch   🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg In Focus on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Tompkins State Bank has locations in Avon, Abingdon, Knoxville, and Galesburg. For more information, visit tompkinsstatebank.com.

Dr. Josh Carpenter, OSF HealthCare — Men's Health Month and why men can't afford to wait

OSF HealthCare Managing Medical Director Dr. Josh Carpenter joins Galesburg In Focus host Chris Postin for a Men's Health Month conversation on the health risks facing men, why they avoid preventative care, and what they can do to change that. Topics include: Why men delay care even when they recognize warning signs Heart disease — the number one killer of men in the United States Cancer screenings for prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers — including non-invasive options Diabetes and its impact across the body Mental health, stress, and recognizing trouble before it becomes a crisis How often men should see a doctor, broken down by age Simple first steps: sleep hygiene and getting moving OSF digital health tools including OSF OnCall and telehealth   🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg In Focus on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information on OSF HealthCare services, visit osfhealthcare.org. Read the full story: OSF doctor to men: 'It's time. This is the month. Just do it.'