Blessing Box on South 3rd in Monmouth

Local Monmouth resident Karla Wallace is finding a way to give back to our community.  You may know Wallace from her annual School Park Backpack program and now she is adding a Blessing Box to her philanthropic endeavors.  The Blessing Box is located at 821 South 3rd Street and is for anyone that may need […]

Cocktails and Conversation Via Zoom

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for Cocktails and Conversation on Thursday, April 23rd! Join chamber members for this virtual networking event and talk about what's currently going on in the Greater Galesburg area.

Black & White Drawing Class *CANCELLED*

2-4pm Saturday, April 25 Join Cherry Simmons in the BCA classroom for an afternoon of drawing instruction and creativity. This class is designed for students 18 years and older. The fee is $10 for members, $15 for non-members and includes instruction, materials, and adult refreshments. Registration is required. Call 309-734-3033 and reserve your spot today!

Coffee and Conversation Via Zoom

Join the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce for "Coffee and Conversation" on Tuesday, April 28th! During this time of social distancing and remote work, we want to bring our members together for a virtual networking event.

Smithfield in Monmouth to Resume Operations

“Smithfield in Monmouth, IL will resume operations on Saturday, May 2, 2020 for the Kill, Shipping, Plant Service, Maintenance, and Animal Foods Departments.  On Monday, May 4, 2020 Smithfield will resume all Cold Side Operations.  The entire plant will be back in operations on Monday, May 4, 2020 for all employees and shifts.”

Berwick Fire Department Breakfast To Go

Annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast fundraiser. Serving pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, and orange juice. Carry out only. Free will donation. Bulk whole hog sausage available for purchase, two pounds for $6.

Through the Window

I recently watched an interview with actor Henry Winkler through the window pane of his home in Los Angeles. I've always been fascinated with the process of art in all forms, not only the end result. Winkler talked about his journey — his process — as an actor and writer. This week's creative exploration with the BCA […]

Six County Fast Pitch Competition *POSTPONED*

The Six County Entrepreneurial Support Network (ESN) have made the tough decision to postpone the May 12, 2020 Six County Fast Pitch Competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we hope that our communities will be back to normal operations by that time, we want to ensure that all of our competitors and sponsors are […]

United Senior Night Lights

Come out and celebrate our graduates at Senior Night Lights from 8pm to 9pm on Friday, May 15! Our graduates will be lined up (6 feet apart) outside of the high school. Drive through and congratulate our Seniors on this milestone in their lives.

Cottage Rehab Clinics Are Open

Clinics are now opened as of 5-4-2020. We have office staff present to answer phone calls and receive fax orders for physical therapy. We have put many policies in place to ensure the health and safety of our patients in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic risks: 1. Social distancing in waiting room with PPE (masks) […]

Distribution of Holy Communion at Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Distribution of Holy Communion is now permitted.  Holy Communion will be distributed each Wednesday and Sunday beginning on 5/20/2020 until further notice.  Distribution of Holy Communion will take place at Corpus Christi Catholic Church (273 S. Prairie St | Galesburg) after the 8:00 AM Mass on Wednesdays (c. 8:30 AM - c. 8:45 AM), and […]

Historic Bishop Hill is Reopening

Experiencing cabin fever?  Looking for a relaxing day trip?  How about a picnic in a park? Then visit historic Bishop Hill.  Bishop Hill’s stores, restaurants, and museums will be reopening May 29.  The Colony Store, VASA National Archives, Sweet Annie’s Primitives, Prairie Arts Center, Entwined, Twisted by Design, and the Krans Kafe are just some […]

CALL TO ARTISTS!

64 ARTS National Juried Exhibition is celebrating its 12th year. This national juried exhibition showcases quality artwork from artists across the United States and promotes the importance of the arts in the Warren County community and surrounding region. All entries are submitted digitally through www.callforentry.org (CaFÉ). Juror: Samantha Grassi is an exhibition designer, artist, and culture-consumer originally from […]

Pottery on the Lane has been postponed until later

We are taking preorders for the Covid Commemorable Pottery for 2020. The Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting pre-orders for the 2020 limited COVID19 edition. The piece is a 2 pint crock decorated with the Monmouth Pottery leaf. The blue may be a different shade upon delivery. The crock measures is 6” tall x 6.25”wide.  (produced […]