The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University have announced that final plans are in place for the annual Independence Day Celebration to be held Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The Fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University […]

Join for a volunteer cleanup adventure while helping the environment and explore Lake Storey. All ages are welcome. Bring your own kayak at no charge or rent one for $10. Times are from either 8-9:30 am or 7-8:30 pm.

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 6th: Bubble Art and Magnet Mania. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Located in the 100 block of South 1st Street

Meeting at CGB north of Little York to leave at 8:30 am for a 57 mile ride. Lunch at Mama's Place in Oquawka.

Freedom Ride Animal Rescue will be hosting a mobile microchip clinic at 300 W. Harlem Ave (Grass Lot by the road) in Monmouth, IL on Saturday July 8th from 9:00am to 12:00pm. They will also be offering along with our FREE microchips/lifetime registration, $10 nail trims for dogs & cats, Free Raffles and Pet Prizes. […]

Geared toward families and children. All ages are welcome! Dress for outdoor activities and stop by anytime between 9:30 am to 11 am. This session will focus on Worms, Dirt, and Composting.

Explore, discover, and create with your child during hands-on, nature-based activities. This session will focus on Forest Picnics. Geared toward 2-5 year olds. Cost is $5 per child (with guardian).

Monthly meetings are held at the Warren County YMCA on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Harness races in the grandstands. Free admission. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

On Broadway Street in Stronghurst. Follow Stronghurst Farmers Market on Facebook.

For girls entering 4th through 8th grade at United High School. More details below.

PureCool HART Limited Modified Series races in the grandstands at 7 pm. Pit passes $35. Grandstand tickets for adults are $15 and $10 for students. Backstabbin' Betty in the Entertainment Tent. Armbands for amusement rides from 5:30pm to 10pm for $25. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | […]

Join for an afternoon of BINGO. Refreshments and drinks are available. Cards are 25 cents each.

Music, activities, food, and fun for all ages! For Henderson County event will be at the Stronghurst Park on July 12th from 5 to 7 pm. For Warren County the event will be at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Roseville on July 19th from 5 to 7 pm. For Mercer County it will be held […]

Jim Smith Memorial Tractor and Truck Pull with Mini Rods in the Grandstands at 6:30 pm. Adult grandstand tickets are $15, students $5. Spectator pit passes are $15. Spectator vehicle pit passes are $10. LP33 in the Entertainment Tent. Ticket special for amusement rides are five tickets for $10 from 5:30pm to 10pm. A complete […]

Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan […]

Old Friends Talk Art presents Susan Van Kirk and her newest novel in the art center mystery series, “Death in a Bygone Hue”. Join us 10am Wednesday, July 12, in the BCA Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public and supported in part by the Jim and Jan DeYoung […]

Scotty McCreery and Sawyer Brown in concert at the grandstands, beginning at 6:30 pm. Stone Cold Cowboys in the Entertainment Tent. Amusement ride armbands are $25 from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).

This series is free for kindergarten through 8th grade students. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 309-734-3033. Classes are held noon to 1 pm with lunch included. July 13th: Totem Sculptures. July 20th: Origami butterflies and frogs.

Strom Center's Annual Ice Cream Social will be held in Monmouth from 5 to 7 pm. The Monmouth Municipal Band will begin playing at 7pm. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under and includes ice cream, homemade cake or pie, and a drink. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Figure 8 races in the grandstands at 6:30 pm. Adult tickets are $10, students $5. Spectator pit passes are $20. Lacy's Ditch in the Entertainment Tent. Amusement ride armbands are $25 from 5:30 pm to 10pm. A complete list of events can be found online at Knox County Fair | Illinois (knoxfair.com).