City Matters: housing grants, road work, and a new TIF district on tap for City Council Monday

The Galesburg City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. — and City Manager Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News Monday morning to walk through the agenda. Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News on Monday, May 18, 2026. Listen to the full interview above. Topics covered in this interview: Deputy Mayor election — how the process works and what the role entails IHDA Strong Communities Program Round 3 — a $750,000 grant application for neighborhood cleanup and housing rehabilitation Cedar Creek liquor license — final vote tonight on dropping the city's Class A-1 inventory from 27 to 26 $556,350 road resurfacing contract — Simmons, Broad, and Cedar streets this summer BNSF Peoria Subdivision crossing improvements — why the city is rejecting the bid and rebidding South Henderson Street TIF district — what a TIF is, why this corridor, and what it means for future development The city's annual report — what's in it and why it matters. Click here to read the 2025 report.   The Galesburg City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at Galesburg City Hall. Click here for the full agenda. Related: Galesburg looks to spark new life in South Henderson Street corridor with proposed TIF district