2021 National Cornhusking Contest

The 2021 Oakley Corn Festival will be held the third weekend in October (10-15 thru 10-17) and includes Saturday night entertainment and on Sunday the National Cornhusking Championship. More information at Cornhusking.com

Friday Night Fever Dance

The Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization (H.E.R.O.) is inviting the public to attend the Friday Night Fever dance upstairs at the Ellisville Opera House on Main St., Ellisville IL, Friday, October 15 from 7:45 to 10:00 p.m.  Hustle dance lessons will precede the main event from 7:00 to 7:45 pm. by Jon Young of Young Dance, […]

100Km Scenic Bicycle Ride

Come join us Saturday, October 16 beginning at 7 a.m. for a 100Km scenic ride along the beautiful Spoon River from Ellisville to Bernadotte, IL in North Fulton, County, IL. This is an at your own pace ride, not a race. No prizes will be offered. The ride is 70% gravel, so a gravel or […]

Warren County Public Library Book Sale

Book Sale Friends of the Warren County Public Library Saturday, October 16 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 62 Public Square, Monmouth Freewill donations accepted

Strom Center Potluck

Just bring a dish to pass at the last potluck of this year at the Monmouth Strom Center. BINGO will be enjoyed following the meal.

12th Annual Fall Leadership Luncheon

"Hearing from Our Very Own." Lunch will be catered by M&E Catering at the Warren County History Museum. The Keynote Speaker will be Ken McMillan. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at Warren Achievement Center, Midwest Bank, and the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce.

WIRC Free Budgeting Class in Macomb

During the two-hour class, attendees will learn about basic money management, how to design a budget, and how to track their progress. Instruction for each class will be provided by Tessa Hobbs-Curley, who is an experienced Family Life Extension Educator at University of Illinois Extension. The class in Macomb will be held on Monday, October […]

Alexis Farmer’s Market

Every Tuesday from May  through Oct 4:00-6:30 In the Alexis Park Rain or Shine Vendors take Cash or Checks. Some Use Square Has a Variety of Crafters with their Own Unique Style The only market where you’ll find Amish Baked Goods from Lee’s Bakery Plus many Other Vendors

WIRC Free Budgeting Class in Galesburg

During the two-hour class, attendees will learn about basic money management, how to design a budget, and how to track their progress. Instruction for each class will be provided by Tessa Hobbs-Curley, who is an experienced Family Life Extension Educator at University of Illinois Extension. The Galesburg class will be held on Tuesday, October 19, […]

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.

Dial Up A Cure

Live on your radio dial at AM 1330/FM 94.1 WRAM and Sunny 97.7 WMOI. Drive-thru and drop-off on location at Save A Lot Food Stores in Monmouth. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society of Warren and Henderson Counties and St. Jude Runs.

Warren County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Held at the WCHD, 240 South Main Street in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available. Appointments must be scheduled prior to receiving  vaccine by calling 309-734-0823 during regular business hours.

Illuminating the Past: An Application of Data Science to Archaeology

The Warren County History Museum and Archaeological Institute of America Western Illinois Society Present Illuminating the Past: An Application of Data Science to Archaeology. Monmouth College Mathematics Professor Michael Sostarecz will talk on Reflectance Transformation Imaging and improvements on how to collect data, an original model to combine experimental images, and new options for post-processing. […]

Knox-Warren Transition Planning Committee Agency Fair

The Knox-Warren Transition Planning Committee agency fair will be held at Carl Sandburg College, Crist Center Building B on October 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m for parents of students with disabilities.

Warren County Health Department COVID Vaccination Clinic

Held at the WCHD, 240 South Main Street in Monmouth. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will all be available. Appointments must be scheduled prior to receiving  vaccine by calling 309-734-0823 during regular business hours.

Relay for Life Cookout

Serving pork chops, ribeyes, and hot dogs. Cookout will be held at Midwest Bank in Monmouth. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life of Warren-Henderson Counties.

Galesburg High School Basketball Music Trivia

Support the Galesburg High School Silver Streaks basketball by participating in the Music Trivia fundraiser at the KC Hall in Galesburg. Doors open at 6 pm and trivia will start at 7 pm. Teams of 10 are $110 and includes mulligans and doubler. Food will also be available for purchase. Contact Coach Chad Thompson to […]

Ellisville Opera House Folk Arts Festival

October 26 & 27th in Ellisville, IL the Ellisville Opera House and Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization invites the public to their first annual Ellisville Opera House Folk Arts Festival. There is some space available for vendors of quality craftsmanship to set up their wares for the weekend outside or in the Opera House. If you […]