Rose F. Swan

Rose F. Swan, age 88, of Sterling, Illinois, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 1:38 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. She was born May 18, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Vivian (Sage) Miller. She was reared and educated in Monmouth. On February 3, 1955, […]

Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat & Firefighter Dan Chard

Chief Rexroat and Firefighter Chard discuss summer heat safety, 4th of July safety, including fireworks, honoring the local retired firefighters off the Monmouth Fire Department, grilling and pool safety, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Annual Kirkwood Days Celebration

Block Party — Friday, June 28th, 6:30PM-8:30PMFireworks — Friday, June 28th, at duskYard sales — Saturday, June 29th, 7AM-?Fire station breakfast & lunch — Saturday, June 29th, 6-10AM & 11AM-1PM

Don’t Be That Easy Target

As the summer temperatures are here, more people are out and about. Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer reminds homeowners of locking up personal belongings, so you don’t become that easy target: “When you go to bed at night, lock all your doors, lock your garages, lock your vehicles. There are people walking around town at […]

Kelly Radeke Appointed to Serve on National CASA/GAL Leadership Council

CASA of West Central Illinois’ Executive Director, Kelly Radeke, has been selected by the National CASA/GAL Association to serve on its Rural Leadership Council. The purpose of the Rural Leadership Council is to advise and partner with National CASA/GAL on policies, resources, and strategies that impact rural programs, bring a voice to National CASA/GAL’s work […]