10th Annual Good Hope Turkey Trot

10K run at 8 am, 5K run/walk at 8:30 am, 1K kids fun run at 9 am. Race day registration begins a half hour prior to start time. Registration is $30 and $35 the day of race. Packet pick up is at the Good Hope-Sciota Firehouse on November 24th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. […]

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

American Legion Monmouth IL 1110 North 11th Street, Monmouth, IL, United States

Highpoint Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Monmouth American Legion, 1110 North 11th Street. Dine in from noon to 1:30 pm. Delivery begins at 11:30 am and takeout starts at 11:45 am. For deliveries, contact 309-536-3242 by Nov. 24th. For more information or to volunteer, email areynolds@highpoint.church.

Small Business Saturday

Think big and shop Small Business Saturday in Monmouth as local businesses will offer specials, discounts, giveaways, and more including Alfano's Pizza, Dame Fine Coffee, El Merkadito, Flowers are Us, Market Alley Wines, Maude Specklebelly's, Meks on Main, Patton Block, Reworks, and the Tin Cup. See it here. Buy it here. Eat it here. Keep […]

Holiday Sip & Shop

Join for a day of shopping and socializing at Meks on Main in Monmouth. Local vendors will have cash and carry items for your holiday gift needs. Enjoy a drink and shop with friends! There will be something for everyone including raffles, giveaways, cash bar, and more! Make it Monmouth and shop local!

Galesburg Knights of Columbus Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

The Galesburg Knights of Columbus will be hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Galesburg to help the local Father Deus raise money to complete high eighth church that is being constructed in Tanzania.

Representative Swanson hosts Farmland Assessment Meetings

8:30am-10:30am   (Knox) Carl Sandburg College, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg 1:00pm-3:00pm    (Henry) Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Highway 6, Colona 5:00pm-7:00pm    (Bureau) Bureau County Metro Center, 837 Park Avenue West, Princeton All farmland owners or farm managers are invited to attend, residency in the three host counties is not required. To accommodate seating and […]

Jamieson Center Angel Tree

Spread Christmas Cheer to local children in need. Angels can be selected off the tree at Midwest Bank in Monmouth. In addition to gifts, cash donations to purchase a $20 gift are also being accepted. All gifts and donations must be received by Friday, December 3rd.

Henderson County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic

It will be a walk-in clinic from 8-10am every Wednesday morning through December. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card with you. With out insurance, it will be $35 for regular Flublock and $55 for the over age 65 Fluzone HD.

Coffee With CASA

Join CASA of West Central Illinois for a Volunteer Open House! Stop by to learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate and enjoy a coffee on us! At Innkeeper's Coffee in Galesburg.

21st Annual Freezing for Food Community Food Drive

Join members of the community at Save A Lot Food Store in Monmouth in collecting cash donations for the Jamieson Community Center Food Pantry and the Roseville Helping Hands Food Pantry.

22nd Annual Festival of Trees

At the Discovery Depot in Galesburg. Doors open at 5. Complimentary food and drinks. Live and silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

OSF Holy Family Auxiliary Bake Sale

In the Wellness Classroom at OSF Holy Family Medical Center. Enter from the Specialty Clinic's north parking lot. In addition, they will be taking orders for Rada Knives and Cutlery.

WCHD 12+ COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

Held at the Warren County Health Department, 240 South Main Street in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson will all be available. Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines are also available. To schedule an appointment, call 309-734-0823.

21st Annual Freezing for Food Community Food Drive

Join members of the community at Save A Lot Food Store in Monmouth in collecting cash donations for the Jamieson Community Center Food Pantry and the Roseville Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Little Sprouts at the Lakeside Nature Center

Join the monthly preschool-age nature program for the theme of "Animals in Winter." Class will be held inside the Lakeside Nature Center. Cost is $5 per child.

Monmouth Chamber’s 4th Annual Christmas on the Square

SAVE THE DATE because we need EVERYONE'S help. Rumor has it that the GRINCH is coming to Monmouth to try and steal our CHRISTMAS. Join us Friday December 3rd from 5:00-8:00 pm. This is a FAMILY event you will NOT want to miss. So many details will be released soon... but until then... get your […]

Stronghurst Lighted Christmas Parade

The lighted Christmas parade will be this Friday, December 3rd. Parade starts at 5:30 pm. This year the route will begin at the Fairgrounds, will head North on Hwy 94, will turn onto Main Street, turn at Fishers/Bank of Stronghurst onto Broadway Street and will head towards the park. The park will be the end […]

United FFA Alumni Dinner and Auction

The United FFA Alumni Dinner and Auction will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at United High School in the old gym. A locally-catered dinner will begin at 6:00 pm.  Cost is a free will donation. The auction will begin at 7:00 pm.  All items are provided by local businesses and students.

Dickens on the Square in Macomb

A Magical Holiday Event featuring living windows, Santa Claus, light shows, carolers, children's shopping mall, horse drawn trolley rides, Victorian characters, Reindeer sleigh rides, Festival of Trees, and so much more!

Holiday Light Show at Chandler Park in Macomb

City of Macomb Downtown Development announces the grand opening holiday light show ceremony at the Gazebo in Chandler Park on Friday, December 3, 2021 at approximately 6:20PM to kick off Dickens on the Square in Downtown Macomb. The show was implemented and designed by Macomb resident, Monte Colley. Join us at the Gazebo to officially […]

The Outsider Performed in Burlington

Players Workshop will open the hilarious political satire The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith on the first weekend in December at Players Workshop Theater, 1431 Grove St., Burlington.                 The Outsider, which “skewers politics and celebrates democracy,” will have audiences rolling as it shares the story of Ned Newley, possibly the worst candidate to ever run for a […]

Dickens on the Square in Macomb

A Magical Holiday Event featuring living windows, Santa Claus, light shows, carolers, children's shopping mall, horse drawn trolley rides, Victorian characters, Reindeer sleigh rides, Festival of Trees, and so much more!

MRHS Madrigal Dinner

Tickets for the 1:00 shows are $15.00 and will be a dessert only. Tickets for the 6:00 show will be $25.00 and will include a full meal. Due to COVID restrictions seating is limited.  Call or come into the High School Office and reserve your tickets now.

Michigan Avenue Bus Trip

Start your holiday season with a bus trip to Michigan Avenue for an experience that includes unique shopping, great food, and delightful sights! Space is limited, so reserve your spot early. Open to all ages. Early bird registration is $58 per person by November 12th. After November 12th registration is $70 per person and will […]