“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.”

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.

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 […]

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 […]

The OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center Monmouth community blood drive with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) in May is moving to the Warren County YMCA. Warren County YMCA—Multipurpose Room 700 W. Harlem Ave., Monmouth, IL 61462

Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd.

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.

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) […]

VFW Hall, 106 SW 3rd Ave.

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 […]

Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd

Gravesides will be decorated.

Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1977 E. Fremont

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On view June 2-August 14, Michael Godsil and Harlow Blum come together with a collection of work reflecting Godsil's 30-year photographic study and retrospective of glaciers juxtaposed with Blum's mixed media work paralleling the same subject matter. Additional information on the exhibit and artist statements may be found on our website at: bcaarts.org. The BCA gallery will practice […]

Contact United North at maggie..wallace@u304.org or United West at patrick.coate@u304.org. to receive a screening application. Current United Pre-K students do not need to screen. All applications are due on July 1.

American Legion, 1110 N. 11th St

Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd.

During the summer months, the Buchanan Center will host a series of artists, musicians, and singers who will perform on the Pattee Plaza or in front of the BCA building on the public Square. Artists will be on site during the days the BCA is open. This is part of our effort to reimagine the […]

That's right - Take & Make, instead of Make & Take. Even though we cannot be in the BCA classroom together, that doesn't mean we can't create art. The Buchanan Center has an art kit for you to make a super sweet gift for your superhero dad, step-dad, or grandpa this Father's Day. Supplies and instructions are included, […]