Events

Join the Heritage Bible Church, 302 East Broadway in Monmouth, for their drive-thru only Spring Indian Taco Supper. For a $9 donation, you will receive a plate size taco and ice cream.

Join Representative Dan Swanson, Seminary Village, and The Kensington for a Veteran Senior Fair on Wednesday, April 29th, 9AM to 12PM at the Vault, 185 S. Kellogg Street, Galesburg. The Carriage House is providing a free Continental Breakfast. The Illinois Lions Club Hearing and Screening Bus will be available to provide services. Loren's Barbershop and […]

Real Cost of Homeownership workshops, presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, will be held Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Jamieson Community Center, 1025 S. 2nd St., Monmouth. There is no cost to attend. To reserve a spot, call 309-734-4251 or visit www.jamiesoncommunitycenter.org/housingprogram. Workshop attendance is the first step in qualifying […]

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, or Warren Counties are invited to the Mercer County Senior Center in Aledo for a tasty meal, which will be served at 11:30 am, and then create your own May Day basket. On the menu: corn chowder with shredded chicken, corn and potatoes, garlic toast, and applesauce, or […]

Thousands of used books will fly off the tables and onto home shelves at the Friends of the Galesburg Public Library Book Sale, May 1 - 3, 2026 in the library's Community Room, 264 West Main Street, Galesburg. The Friends Preview Sale, Friday, May 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. is an exclusive sale for […]

All women of Warren County are invited to Church Women United World Day of Prayer on Friday, May 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church (handicapped accessible), 221 East Broadway, Monmouth.  The country focus is Nigeria, with the theme, "I Will Give You Rest; Come"  Matthew 11:28-30.  Come and bring a friend.  […]

Kicking off on Friday, May 1, 2026, Park N’ Cruise will surround Chandler Park to offer a lively gathering place filled with unique rides and hometown pride. The season opener will feature entertainment by M&S Light and Sound from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., setting the tone for a summer-long community celebration. This season’s dates […]

The Turning Point Child Advocacy Center is hosting a 'Fore The Roses' Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Lake Bracken County Club. Cost is $400 per foursome team. All golfers must be registered by April 13th to play. Golf will start at 11 am. Following the event, a Kentucky Derby After Party begins at 5 pm.

Join the Royal Arch Masons Charitable Foundation at Mama's Place, located at 1002 7th Street in Oquawka, for a Wild Game Feed benefitting autism. Food will begin at noon and is $10 per plate. Plus, enjoy raffles, duck derby, and a silent auction from 11 am to 4 pm. For questions or donations, contact Tammy […]

Join Rebecca Quick at the Warren County YMCA in the AP room from12-2pm on Saturday, May 2. Participants will create their own version of a large dahlia flower. What better way to celebrate the start of May?!? This class is FREE and meant for participants of all ages. To reserve a spot in class, please […]

Golden Manes of Valor, a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization provides equine and non-equine therapeutic activities for veterans, first responders, seniors, children, and individuals with special needs, will be hosting an Open House and Fundraising event at Sandbur Ranch, 2520 County Highway 3, Oquawka, IL. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event to meet […]

Items should be placed at the curb for collection the night before regular pick up days.

Serving chili, spinach bisque, loaded potato, chicken and noodles, and sloppy joe sandwiches. All you can eat soups and sandwich, not dessert. Meals for Adults are $9 and Children are $3. Each meal comes with one dessert, drinks, and great friends to visit with. 50/50 raffle drawing at 6 pm.

Join the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce for a Cinco De Mayo Chamber Cheers event at El Toro Mexican Restaurant, 1201 West Broadway in Monmouth. Enjoy free entry, networking, fun, and giveaways.

Join Owen Muelder, the Director of the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Center at Knox College, at the Galesburg Public Library in the Community Room to learn more about the Underground Railroad in general, in Western Illinois, and Knox County.

All are invited to view the amazing vehicles on wheels to see, touch, and explore in the Lake Storey Pavilion Parking Lot. This event is free and takes place rain or shine. (Will be rescheduled to May 13th if severe weather occurs.)

All items need to be on the curb Wednesday night of May 6th to be picked up Thursday or Friday. Items NOT being collected include tires, hazardous chemicals, liquid paints, or electronics.

Those 60 and older in Henderson, Mercer, and Warren Counties are invited to Strom Center in Monmouth for lunch and the enjoy a Mother's Day crossword activity. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. On the menu: maid rite with cheese, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, orange, or potato bar. A suggested donation of $3.00 is […]

All are invited to the St. Patrick's Community Center for a benefit supper for the Roseville Amish School. Serving mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, noodles, grilled chicken, ham, green beans, tossed salad, and desserts. Carryouts are also available.

All are invited to Berwick Day. Enjoy an Antique and Collector Car and Tractor Cruise-In, an All You Can Eat Fireman's Breakfast from 7 am to 10 am, Bake Sale, Lunch, and Lemonade Stand from 11 am to 11 pm in the Park, Pedal Tractor Pull at 10 am, a Berwick School Memorial Reveal, Music […]

Pick up per house is limited to one pick-up load of garbage. They will allow up to 2 appliances, automotive batteries, and metal at each residence. Items need to be out on the curb no later than 4 am Saturday.

United States Postal Service Letter Carriers will be collecting non-perishable donations during their mail routes and then delivering to local food pantries. Donations can be placed inside your mailbox or in a bag next to your mailbox to be collected.

Western Illinois Animal Rescue is hosting a 4-Person Best Ball Tournament at the Twin Oaks Golf & Country Club in Blandinsville. $45 per person/$180 per team of 4, which includes golf and a meal to follow. Registration begins at 8 am. Shotgun start at 9 am. Sign up at the Twin Oaks Clubhouse or call […]