Inaugural Monmouth-Roseville Titan Track and Field Fund Raising Golf Outing in Late July

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, […]
Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin

Senator Halpin represents Illinois’ 36th Senate District.
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.
Stars, Stripes, and Community Pride Celebrated with Annual Flag Giveaway at American Family Insurance Agent Carol Shaw
For the third consecutive year, American Family Insurance Agent Carol Shaw is teaming up with the Monmouth American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries in giving away United States Flags this Friday, June 28th. Shaw expresses this all came together out of spite and has since been a growing community event: “I wanted to do a community […]
Celebrate Lipanda Day in Monmouth June 29th
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
Jamieson Community Center Executive Director Nancy Mowen Shares Update on Future Child Care Center

Renovations to the former Knight of Columbus Hall in Monmouth remain in progress and a Director is in place for the future Child Care Center through Jamieson Community Center. However, Executive Director Nancy Mowen shares the opening remains several months out: “We also have a Child Care Director in place and we have been working […]
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 […]