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Sandburg Baseball Alumnus Brandon Porter Named New Head Coach

May 21, 2024 GALESBURG — Carl Sandburg College turned to a familiar face to be the new leader of its baseball program. Brandon Porter, a Sandburg baseball alumnus who went on to lead one of the most successful high school programs in the area for a decade, has been hired as the Chargers’ head coach. […]
City of Monmouth Update with City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher and Communications Director Ken Helms

Part 1: Discussion on the potential weather risk and reminder of when storm sirens are activated locally Part 2: Discussion on reports presented by Monmouth Police Chief Joe Switzer and Fire Chief Casey Rexroat Part 3: An update on the bid for the parking lot off 1st Street and the progress on the bid for […]
Monmouth Structure Fire Under Investigation

On Tuesday May 21st at 2:05 AM, the Monmouth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at1016 East 11th Avenue. Engine 23 and Ladder 40 responded to the scene and found a mobilehome with heavy fire venting from the structure. Assistant Chief Cozadd upgraded the alarm to a“Working Still” and then to a “Box Alarm” […]
4-H Check-In: Alexia Kane & Brooklyn Miller

Dr. Ally Braet with Kehoe Eye Care

Dr. Braet talks allergy season, UV protection for the eyes, scheduling school exams for the kids, wearing safety glasses when working outdoors, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Man Accused of Firing Shots Outside Wrigley Field Remains Behind Bars
A judge is ordering a man accused of opening fire outside of Wrigley Field earlier this month to remain in custody without bail. Raphael Hammond is charged with being a felon in possession of a handgun. A federal judge ruled that the defendant’s criminal background showed that he was dangerous. He added that Hammond also […]
Warren County IL Property Transfers
05/13/2024- 05/17/2024 Alexis● 302SPostlewaite St: $82,000.00; Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs to Paige McKeown Monmouth● Empty Lot: $400.00; Jason Robbins to Gregorio Diaz-Martinez● 924S11thSt: $22,000.00; Bernardo & Juvenal Marquez to Maria Rodriguez● 918WBroadway: $135,000.00; US Bank National Association to Jeffrey Tillson● 151LakeWarren Dr: $39,000.00; Susan Galvan to Fonseca Family Trust● 1109EBroadway: $160,000.00; Nelma Almaguer to Rhonda […]
McDonough District Hospital Names Bill Murdock President & Chief Executive Officer

The McDonough District Hospital Board of Directors voted during Monday’s (May 20) meeting to remove the interim title and name Bill Murdock as President & Chief Executive Officer. The Board’s vote was unanimous and his appointment is effective immediately. Murdock has been serving in an interim capacity since December 28, 2023. “I want to thank my […]
Auto Club Group Urges Motorists to Get a Vehicle Inspection Before that Next Road Trip
AAA Will Rescue Nearly 378,000 Stranded Drivers During Memorial Day Weekend Over 1.8 million Illinoisans and nearly 850,000 Hoosiers are forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day. Unfortunately, many of them will experience car trouble. Nationwide, AAA expects to rescue more than 378,000 stranded motorists, during the holiday weekend – an increase of […]