Jamieson Community Center Food Pantry Is Open

Jamieson Community Center wants to ensure that ALL families have enough to eat during the COVID 19 Emergency.  Families with children may visit our pantry weekly.  People without children in their homes can visit twice each month.  Income guidelines are 185% of poverty level or below.  Pantry hours are 11:30 -3:30 Tuesday - Friday.  If […]

“Climate Change: Scientific Evidence and Governmental, Business and Individual Action”

As part of the 50th Anniversary Earth Day at Western Illinois University. Earth, Atmospheric and Geographic Info Sciences Professor Jongnam Choi; English Professor William Knox and Management and Marketing Professor Gordon Rands. This panel will begin with an overview of the scientific data on the causes and effects of climate change, will then address the […]

Save A Lot Shipment

Save A Lot Food Store in Monmouth will be receiving four pallets of toilet paper on Wednesday and Thursday morning.

Message from Amtrak

Effective Friday, March 20, Amtrak will suspend the Carl Sandburg train service, which is the train that arrives in Macomb at 10:50 a.m. from Chicago, and departs at 6:18 p.m. from Macomb to Chicago, until May 31, 2020. The Illinois Zephyr, which departs at 7 a.m. from Macomb to Chicago, with return service arriving in […]

Fish Fry Curbside

At the Knights of Columbus Hall, 120 South SunnyLane in Monmouth. Curbside pickup. Call orders after 4:30 to 734-3258 or just drive up and place your order at the K of C Hall.

“The Origins of Conservation in U.S. History”

History Professor Peter Cole. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to increasingly obvious impacts of industrialization on the environment, a major shift in attitude, toward conserving natural resources and the land, emerged. Only through robust governmental involvement could clearcutting, soil erosion and massive air and water pollution be addressed while also reserving […]

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series: Tony DeSare *CANCELLED*

This concert trio is led by pianist/singer Tony DeSare with guitar and bass. Tony has headlined Carnegie Hall, many orchestras, clubs and Prairie Home Companion. He is an award winning composer penning the theme for several Hallmark Channel soundtracks. Season tickets are $70 and single show tickets are $30. Both can be purchased at the […]

“Modern American Environmentalism”

History Professor Greg Hall. This lecture will focus on the environmental movement in the United States from the post-WWII period to the present. The lecture examines ecology, federal environmental public policy, several major environmental disasters, deep ecology and international environmental issues that require international solutions. The presentation will be given by current and former members […]

Roseville Amish School Benefit Supper *CANCELLED*

Serving mashed potatoes, dressing, noodles, grilled chicken, ham, green beans, salad, and desserts. Carry-outs available. Supper held at St. Patrick's Community Center, West of Roseville 7 miles on Highway 116 and 1 mile South.

Fused Glass Tea Lights *CANCELLED*

11am Saturday, April 4 A favorite for all ages, call 309-734-3033 and reserve your spot today in the BCA classroom to create fused glass tea lights with Judi Minor. The fee is $20 for adults, children 18 and younger are free. Registration is required and class size is limited. Class includes instruction and materials.

Creating Calm Within the Storm

Protecting your business begins with protecting you. Owning a business is stressful. Owning a business during this pandemic? Stressful on a whole new level. Join on Facebook Live, with Andrienne DeSutter, on Monday at 7 p.m. about how to stay well during difficult times. The recording will be available on our YouTube Channel early Tuesday. Courtesy […]

“The Changing Landscape of Energy”

Roger Brown, a former Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs and Management department faculty member who now works as a consultant on energy development projects. This lecture will address the evolution and impact of our energy sources and discussing the current and future state of energy, including progress, challenges, technology and locations. The presentation will be […]