News & Updates

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

Smithfield Foods Celebrates First Anniversary of Free Tuition for U.S. Employees
Smithfield, Va., April 8, 2024 — Smithfield Foods is celebrating the first anniversary of providing free tuition for its full- and

Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report
Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report Sustainability impact report details company’s progress toward ambitious goals and