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After its first candidate backed out, the Galesburg City Council could be voting to approve Galesburg's new city manager Monday night. That's the hope of Mayor Peter Schwartzman, who says an offer has been made to an unidentified second candidate. Schwartzman tells WGIL, "We've made an offer, and they've agreed to the offer. If the legal documents are ready, we'll vote on Monday." City Clerk Kelly Bennewitz said it has yet to be determined if the resolution to hire a new city manager will be on Monday's agenda, which will be released at 4 p.m. today (Sep...

Residents have been pushing to save the pool for months.

Mayor Peter Schwartzman said the candidate withdrew last night to stay with their current employer.

Galesburg City Attorney Bradley Nolden apparently has resigned his position as City Attorney as of Sept. 3. Whether Nolden's resignation has any link to the sudden announcement appointing a City Manager is unclear. The Galesburg Council has an agenda item on Tuesday night to hire the law firm of Barash and Everett to handle city legal services in Nolden's absence. Specifically, Attorneys Leslie Day and former Judge Paul Mangieri would be handling the city's legal issues. Day and Mangieri will be present at City Hall no less than two days a week. The Barash and Everett contract w...

Galesburg City Council looks poised to appoint a new City Manager on Tuesday, but who exactly that individual is remains unclear. Tuesday's Council meeting has on the agenda, "Appointment of Galesburg City Manager". There are no supporting documents, but the agenda says more information will be provided on Tuesday. Director of Public Works Wayne Carl has filled the interim City Manager role since May when Todd Thompson left to become City Manager of Rock Island. Thompson served as Galesburg City Manager for 11 and a half years. The Council will meet on Tuesday, instead of their ...