City Matters: why Ohio Avenue could go back to two-way

For years, Ohio Avenue near the East Main Street Hy-Vee has only run one way. That could be about to change. City Manager Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News to explain why demolishing one derelict building might finally reopen the street both directions — plus what else is on tonight's City Council agenda, from a clean financial audit to a new transit partnership reaching rural Knox County for the first time. Eric Hanson joined Galesburg's Morning News on Monday, July 20, 2026. Listen to the full interview above. They talked about: Why the city's newest clean audit opinion matters The complaint pattern behind the new private parking lot ordinance A demolition project that could finally reopen Ohio Avenue to two-way traffic Two Main Street façade grants moving forward downtown A new countywide transit partnership reaching rural Knox County for the first time What's next for All Stars Sports Academy's East Knox Street building   Related story: Audit, parking lot rules and a transit deal highlight Monday's council agenda 🎧 Subscribe to Galesburg's Morning News: Apple Podcasts | Spotify