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

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.'

Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy — bringing specialized pediatric therapy services to Galesburg

Lauren Deppee, marketing manager and speech therapist, and Sarah Meyers, executive director and owner, from Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy joined Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus on Saturday, June 6. Way to Grow, based in Peoria, has expanded its services to the Galesburg area, operating out of Ascent Church. The practice serves children birth to age 18 and their families across central and west central Illinois. Meyers and Deppee talk about the full range of services Way to Grow offers in Galesburg — speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling and social-emotional support, and dyslexia diagnostics and therapy. They also discuss what drew them to this field, the play-based and child-led approach that defines their practice, what parents should watch for in their children's development, and how to access services without a referral. No referral is needed to get started. Parents can call the office or visit waytogrowpediatrics.com to fill out a contact form. Free 15-minute discovery calls are also available. For the full story, visit: ➡️ Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy expands to Galesburg, offering speech, OT, counseling and more for children and families

New Limited Rods of Western Illinois — Railtown Rumble rolls into Lincoln Park Sunday

The Railtown Rumble is rolling into Lincoln Park in Galesburg tomorrow, Sunday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — and if history is any guide, the prime parking spots will be filling up by 7. Greg "Chops" Bacon, Rod Run coordinator, and Donnie Rosenberry, treasurer of the New Limited Rods of Western Illinois, joined Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus on Saturday, June 6, 2026, to talk about the show, the club, and what the money raised goes toward. The New Limited Rods have been putting on car shows in Galesburg since 1981 — this year marks the show's 45th anniversary at Lincoln Park. The event is rain or shine and welcomes anything with wheels, from vintage street rods to modern muscle cars and tricked-out trucks. For a $10 donation, the first 100 registered participants receive a commemorative cup sponsored by Z106, a dash plaque, and a club-branded koozie. Food vendors include Smokin' Willies, Lenny Subs, Açaí with Me, and Carnival Delights. Norris Sound and Lighting provides music. Proceeds support the club's scholarship fund. This year, the New Limited Rods awarded three scholarships to students at Galesburg Area Vocational Center — one each for automotive, trades, and nursing — totaling approximately $3,000. The club also makes annual cash donations to the VFW and the Oaks Senior Center. Chops and Donnie also preview the club's River to River Cruise, moving to a Saturday this year on July 18 on downtown Main Street in Galesburg. For event details and schedules, visit the New Limited Rods of Western Illinois Facebook page.

OSF Wound Care — advanced wound care comes to Galesburg and what patients need to know

A new specialty clinic is now open in Galesburg for patients dealing with wounds that won't heal — and the director says the most important thing patients can do is not wait. Audra Baker, director of OSF Wound Care at OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg and OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, joined Chris Postin on Galesburg In Focus on Saturday, May 30. Listen to the full interview above. Topics covered in this interview: What wound care is and how it differs from primary care treatment Who should seek wound care — and why early intervention matters Warning signs that require immediate emergency care Advanced treatment options including debridement, biologic skin substitutes, total contact casting, and wound vacs Why the 92% healing rate starts with getting patients in the door early Why local access is critical for rural patients The wound care team at OSF St. Mary and Holy Family How to make an appointment and what to expect   OSF Wound Care is located at 3375 N. Seminary St., Galesburg. Clinic hours are Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon. Call (309) 734-1408. Full story: ➡️  OSF HealthCare brings advanced wound care to Galesburg — here's what it means for patients