Galesburg hires city attorney, still searching for other administration

Meanwhile, the search for city manager and director of Public Works goes on
Sunday morning fire at corner of Monmouth Blvd and S. Academy St ruled ‘Intentional’

Fire investigators rule that the Sunday morning fire was intentionally set. According to a press release from the city, 11 fire personnel from all three stations responded to a structure fire at 350 Monmouth Blvd at 2:04.
Gibb, Patricia J.

Patricia J. Gibb,91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth. She was born April 20, 1932, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Walter and Verla (Baker) Williams.
Sherwin, Amanda G.

Amanda Gabriel Sherwin, 34, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Monday, August 13, 2023. Amanda was born May 1, 1989, the daughter of Thomas J. and Barbara J. (Boynton) Sherwin in Moline, Illinois. Amanda is survived by her parents
Gibson, James C.

Mr. James “Jim” C. Gibson, 80, of Galesburg passed away at 12:50 pm Friday, August 18, 2023, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Jim was born April 13, 1943, in Galesburg, the son of James S. and
Mackey, John W.

John Walter Mackey, Jr., 78, of Galesburg, Illinois, died peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023, in Galesburg surrounded by family. He was born to John Walter and Clarice Therese (VanCamp) Mackey, Sr. on July 9, 1945, in Davenport,
‘For two grand, we’ll go ahead and do it.’ Council now likely to approve appraisal for Churchill

Alderman who originally voted against an appraisal expects it to be approved tonight