Carl Sandburg College Career Expo

Save the date for Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Sandburg gym! Continue to check this page for updates on who will be attending. Interested in reserving a free table as an employer? Download the invite letter and registration form.

Karla Kares BINGO Night

Join for a night of BINGO at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street in Monmouth. $3 pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and cake for Karla's birthday.

Swan and Point Pleasant Townships Clean-Up Day

Swan and Point Pleasant Townships will hold a Clean-Up day at the Larry Shepard's Lot in Swan Creek, Illinois. Someone will be on hand to pick up white goods, electronics, TV's, and used paints. Items not being collected include tires, chemicals, large construction materials, and batteries.

Faith Bible Easter Egg Hunt

The 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Faith Bible in Oquawka. There will be eggs to hunt, prizes to win, and a special story time when the empty egg is discovered.

Under the Sea Easter Story Walk

A sea themed literary event in cooperation with The Little Mermaid at the Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square in Monmouth. Discover sweet treats in sea shells and learn about the ocean during your story walk. 10 am book reading for children ages 0-5. 10:35 am book reading for children ages 6-9. 11 am […]

Lakeside Nature Center FREE Nature Program

Discover the forest! Arbor Day is in April. Learn about what can be done to protect nature's giant oxygen giving friends that make up the forest. Geared towards families and children. Event is held at the Lakeside Nature Center in Galesburg.

Illinois Farm Bureau Nurse Practitioner Scholarships Now Available

Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program.  There will be 15 scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year. Applications are due May 1st. More details here: https://whfarmbureau.org/.

Knox County Right to Life Meeting

Held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster Street in Galesburg and will include education and letter writing.

Security Savings Bank Blood Drive

Held at SECURITY SAVINGS BANK, 220 East Broadway, Community Room, Monmouth, IL 61462. Sign up by visiting: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/121545.

Strom Center TRIAD Meeting

Jamie Robbins, OSF Dietician and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist will present at the April TRIAD Meeting at Strom Center in Monmouth. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend.

WIRC-CAA Victim Services Resource Table, Monmouth Save A Lot

Victim Services will have a booth set up at Save A Lot in Monmouth, Illinois from 1 PM to 4 PM on April 14. Stop by and say "hi" and learn about the free services and programs for people who have witnessed or experienced abuse. You can also chat with us about volunteer opportunities! If […]

2023 Lions League Baseball Player Evaluation Dates

A player must be 8 years of age before September 1, 2023 and cannot be over the age of 13 before September 1, 2023. Ages for Minor League Baseball: Boys and Girls 8 and 9 years old. Ages for Major League Baseball: Boys and Girls 10, 11, and 12 years old. All players must participate […]

14th Annual Home Show

Planning a HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? Come out to the 14th Annual Monmouth Chamber Home Show  at the Monmouth American Legion Sponsored by People's Do-It Center/Rental Center and Midwest Bank. Be ready for the American Legion's famous burger fry that starts at11:00 am. Saturday April 15th from 9AM-2PM Enter to win a prize at EVERY BOOTH!! […]

Strom Center Potluck

Bring a dish to share. Plates, silverware, and glasses will be furnished. Following the meal BINGO will be played.

Illinois Farm Bureau Veterinary Education and Training Loan Program Now Open

Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to second-year veterinary students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and who are focusing on Illinois food animal medicine. The program loans up to $40,000 to as many as three veterinary […]

United Junior High Wax Museum

The UJH Wax Museum is back again! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30-7:30 at United Junior High. Come see historical figures come to life with just the drop of a coin. All proceeds will benefit the English department to buy new classroom books and towards the completion of a goal for an […]