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There's a feeling among some Galesburg aldermen and Mayor Peter Schwartzman that the political divide is becoming too wide at Galesburg City Hall.
PHOTOS: Galesburg City Council bids farewell to outgoing, then welcomes new members
A departing Galesburg alderman raised concerns of racism and negative campaigning during his closing comments during Monday's City Council meeting.
Elections were held Tuesday for Galesburg City Council, Galesburg School Board, Knoxville School Board and Carl Sandburg Community College Board.
