All are invited to attend the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce's Storybook Christmas on the Square in Downtown Monmouth. Tree lighting will take place at 6 pm. Activities include iceless skating, inflatable slide, kids train rides, carriage rides, Santa, Merry Market, petting zoo, reindeer hunt, food trucks, shops, and more!

On Friday, December 1, 2023, Santa will be riding the Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, leaving Quincy at 5:30PM and arriving in Macomb at approximately 6:17PM. Santa and his helpers will be serving complimentary refreshments and handing out a special gift. Tickets for the specially decorated train cars must be purchased online at http://bit.ly/SantaZephyr2023 and will […]

United FFA Alumni Auction Friday December 1, 2022 United High School Old Gymnasium Free-Will donation meal - 6 PM Auction starts at 7 PM - (hand crafted items, seed bundles, meat bundles, etc) All proceeds to support United FFA

The Stronghurst Lighted parade scheduled for tonight, Friday December 1st has been moved to Friday, December 8th a 6 pm. The tree lighting ceremony will still take place tonight in the park at 6 pm.

The Stronghurst Senior Citizens Center is hosting a Soup Supper Fundraiser AT the Stronghurst American Legion! Join them for supper BEFORE OR AFTER the parade! Homemade chicken noodle soup or chili, pulled pork sandwiches, desserts and drinks will be served for a free will donation!

Start your holiday season with a bus trip to Michigan Avenue for shopping, food, and delightful sights. Open to all ages! Cost is $68 before October 30th and $80 after until November 30th.

Join at the Warren County Public Library, 62 Public Square, Monmouth, on December 2, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for a Friends of the Library Book Sale. Freewill donations accepted. Book bags will also be available for $10.

The North Pole Village will be at Spoon River College Outreach. Write letters to Santa, visit Santa's Workshop, Santa's Library, enjoy a Christmas Countdown, raffle packages, Christmas coffee, shopping, and more! Tickets on sale at McDonough County United Way - Macomb, Illinois (mcdonoughunitedway.com).

Join at the Little York Fire Community Center for donuts and juice, a Christmas story, Christmas crafts, and photos with Santa. Story time and crafts begin at 10 am with Santa arriving at 11 am.

Visit with Santa at County Market in Monmouth and also enjoy milk and cookies.

Wear your Christmas best or favorite Hawaiian shirt for a picture with Santa! There will also be vendors, a bake sale, Santa shop, and more! Tickets can be purchased at the door or from an ICS student.

All are invited to Biggsville as Santa will be coming to town, plus village light displays, hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas stories, children's crafts, and more.

Join for the all you can eat soup supper at the Monmouth American Legion, serving chili, broccoli cheese, taco soup, and grilled cheese. Each meal comes with dessert and drink. 50/50 raffle drawn at 6 pm. Tickets for adults are $9 and $3 for children.

Join the annual Gingerbread House Decorating event in the Children's Room at the Galesburg Public Library. Cost is $5 per house. Advance sign-up required. Sign-up for a one-hour time slot between 2 and 7 pm.

Holiday festivities begin with the annual Candyland Ball for children and their special adult. Activities include dinner, line dancing, crafts, seasonal songs, and a special visit from Santa. The Ball will be held at the Lake Storey Pavilion in Galesburg. Geared for children kindergarten through 6th grade and their special adult.

An on-site exam will be offered at the ROE #33 site in Monmouth. If you would like to take a review lesson before taking the exam, that will take place via Zoom on December 4th from 6 to 8 pm. Cost is $30. Para Pro Exam will be held on December 8th. Call 309-345-3828 to […]

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 265 will hold their annual Power for Seniors event on Friday, December 15th, for Warren County seniors ONLY with drive-ups starting at 11 am with a choice of sandwich, chip, dessert, and bottled water. Reservations must be made by 4 pm December 8th by calling 309-734-5677 and your name will […]

Join for dinner, drinks, door prizes, live music by Brian Dixon, and more. Tickets are $20.

Christmas Bingo is this Friday at the Stronghurst American Legion. Doors open 5:30, games will begin around 6 with a pause to view the Christmas Parade as it travels down Broadway street. This is a free event for all ages! Popcorn and Hot Cocoa will be served.

Drop the kids off at the Lakeside Recreation Facility in Galesburg for a night of fun. Pizza will be provided. For ages 4 to 12. $15 per child.

Join at Meks on Main in Monmouth for a Quarter Auction Fundraiser benefitting the Recharge Teen Center. Doors open at 6 with the auction starting at 7 pm. Admission is $5 and includes 1 paddle. Additional paddles will be sold for $3 each. Bids per item will range from $0.25 to $2.00. Cash and check […]

The annual Stronghurst lighted parade will take place tonight. All are invited to attend.

For those in 2nd and 3rd grades, ages 7 to 9. League begins December 9th with a clinic being held from 11:45 am to 1 pm. Games will be played at the Warren County YMCA Saturday mornings beginning January 13th. Cost is $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Register at the Warren County YMCA […]

All are invited to attend a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Roseville American Legion for a freewill donation.

Talk about winter weather in Illinois at the Lakeside Nature Center. Free for all ages. Also, there will be a snowflake craft and if weather permits a walk through the woods.