Walk to End Alzheimer’s This Weekend at Lake Storey
The Knox – Warren County, IL Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held in Galesburg, IL on September 23, 2023. On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. The colors of the Promise Garden […]
Free Car Seat Safety Check This Saturday in Monmouth
Pictured are Lynne Davis, executive assistant, United Way GWC & Stephanie Hilten, Manager, Community Resources at OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center with many NEW CARSEATS which will be available for giveaway this Saturday! These were donated by OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital for the free CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECK this Saturday, September 23, from 10-noon […]
Scots Volleyball Rallies Past Blackburn in Home Opener
The Monmouth College volleyball team rallied to win the home opener on Tuesday against Blackburn College in a non-conference matchup. After dropping the first set, Monmouth took the next three 25-15, 26-24, 25-21 to win the match 3-1. Blackburn controlled the first set throughout as Monmouth never led. There were two ties in the set […]
Three Monmouth Police Department Officers Recognized for Service
Three officers within the Monmouth Police Department were recognized for their involvement in a recent call of service, shares Communications Director Ken Helms: Sergeant Luke Johnson, Officer Steve Thompson, and Officer Bill Benson are multi-year veterans, currently on 3rd shift with the Monmouth Police Department.
Monmouth-Roseville Kicking Off Homecoming Game with Pre-Game Party
It is Jordbruksdagarna Time in Historic Bishop Hill IL!
Bishop Hill’s annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-gana) will take place Saturday September 23 and Sunday September 24, 2023. As always, there will be a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors, and hands-on activities for the children during the 51st Jordbruksdagarna (Swedish for “earth work days”) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Tom Parrish Memorial Golf Outing Raises Over $22,000 for Parkinson’s Research
Over $22,000 was raised locally during the Tom Parrish Memorial Golf Tournament for Parkinson’s Disease back in August, which was given directly to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, shares Marcia Parrish: “We had a really good time. We had 25 teams and I just sent off the final checks. We made over […]
Monmouth Fire Chief Rexroat Offers Tips to Remain Safe This Harvest Season
As the harvest season is here, Monmouth Fire Chief Casey Rexroat reminds farmers to take the time and check over equipment before heading into the fields to reduce accidents this fall: Chief Rexroat also encourages motorists to slow down, pass with caution and when it is safe to do so, and put down the cell […]
James A. “Slim” Meyer
James A. “Slim” Meyer, 72, of Galesburg, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1950, in Galesburg, the son of Gregory J. and Gladys Irene (Ohnsman) Meyer. He married Rose “China” Barragan on October 9, 1976, in Galesburg. He is survived by his […]
WIU UCC to Host Olympic Star Katelyn Ohashi Sept. 25
Western Illinois University’s Counseling Center (UCC) will host Katelyn Ohashi to speak on her life as a gymnast, poet, activist and creative. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Ohashi is a star gymnast who won her […]