Monmouth receives $1.5M grant for Main Street revitalization. Here’s the plan
The City of Monmouth has been awarded a $1.5 million grant through Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets program. The significant investment will fund a transformative streetscaping project along the 200 blocks of North and South Main Street, enhancing the heart of Monmouth’s downtown corridor. The revitalization project will include upgraded sidewalks, […]
City of Monmouth Secures Additional $310,000 for Harlem Avenue Reconstruction
The City of Monmouth has received an additional $300,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the reconstruction of West Harlem Avenue. As Motor Fuel Tax monies are being utilized for this project, Mayor Rod Davies informs the project must go through IDOT: “We use IMEG as our road engineer. Since […]
OSF Holy Family earns 5-Star Rating from the National Rural Rating System
OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center, a committed healthcare provider in Monmouth, Illinois, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare. This esteemed designation is a testament to the dedication of OSF Holy Family to delivering […]
‘An Amazing Opportunity for Monmouth Students’ Monmouth College, OSF HealthCare enter partnership to start innovative 3+1 nursing program on campus.
Monmouth College and OSF HealthCare officials sign a letter of commitment to bring a 3+1 nursing program to campus. From left: Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing President Charlene Aaron, Monmouth President Clarence Wyatt and OSF HealthCare Chief Executive Officer Bob Sehring. Looking on is OSF HealthCare System Chief Medical Officer and Monmouth Board of Trustees Vice Chair Ralph Velazquez Jr. ’79.
New Student Walkout
Monmouth College’s new students were joined by Jeff Draves, far left, and Monmouth President Patricia Draves on the 2024 New Student Walkout on Aug. 19. The activity, which dates back to about 75 years, introduces Monmouth’s new students to the area’s merchants, churches and organizations. This year’s walkout, which included an escort from the Monmouth Police, started at […]
Sandburg celebrates grand opening of new Science & Technology Center
GALESBURG — The latest chapter in Sandburg history was written Tuesday as the college held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its new Science & Technology Center. A crowd of about 200 alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members explored the $27 million, 46,733-square-foot facility, which officially opened its doors in August for the start […]
Renovated Student Center connects Sandburg students with services, one another
GALESBURG — Now more than just a place for students to relax, Sandburg’s newly transformed Student Center also gives them a central location to access the services available to help them succeed. A grand reopening celebration for the Student Center, which underwent substantial renovations for much of the last year, took place Thursday afternoon […]
Smithfield Foods and its Employees Donate more than $158,000 to United Way of Greater Warren County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeannie Weber, 309-599-1506, jeannie@wcunitedway.org Smithfield Foods and its Employees Donate more than $158,000 to United Way of Greater Warren County MONMOUTH, Il., Feb. 5, 2025 – Smithfield Foods and its local Monmouth, Illinois, employees raised more than $158,000 for the United Way of Greater Warren County’s 2024 Workplace Campaign, breaking another […]
A new state income tax credit program for Illinois Donors: The Illinois Gives Tax Credit
As of January 1, 2025, Illinois donors can now receive a 25% state income tax credit for gifts made to eligible permanent endowment funds at Qualified Community Foundations. Galesburg Community Foundation is proud to be approved by the Illinois Department of Revenue as a Qualified Community Foundation, as required for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit […]
Patricia Draves Named 15th President of Monmouth College
MONMOUTH, Ill. – Patricia Draves has been named the 15th president of Monmouth College. A veteran higher education leader and former chemistry professor at Monmouth, Draves was unanimously chosen president by the Monmouth College Board of Trustees after an extensive national search. Since 2017, Draves has served as president of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. “There […]