City of Monmouth

Market Alley Music Days begins Wednesday, May 22 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  These will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays through August 28.  Below is the flyer detailing the dates, sponsors, food vendors and entertainment.  We hope to see you there!

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The City of Monmouth Fire Department received a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Foundation to assist with new energy efficient lighting at both fire stations.  This is a snapshot of the lighting that was upgraded at Fire Station #1.  Many of the lights, especially at Fire Station #2, would be obsolete soon and changing out the lights will save on the power bills.

This week is National Entrepreneurship Week (February 16-23). Historically, most new jobs are created by local entrepreneurs taking a risk and bringing a new idea, product or service to market. These risk-takers are really the engine of our economy. We have had a history of bold entrepreneurs here in Monmouth that have helped to shape (and continue to shape) our community. Take a moment this week this week to celebrate those entrepreneurs and what they've given our City and region.

Are you a potential entrepreneur? Do you have that next great idea? If so, there are local and regional resources that can help you refine and focus your idea and take it from the back of a napkin to a business plan to a profitable business. If you think you have what it takes, stop by City Hall (or our local Small Business Development Center in Macomb) to get more information on how to bring your idea to reality.

Also, if you are, or know of a local entrepreneur that needs to be recognized for their efforts, why not fill out a nomination form for the 2013 Small Business Day Eagle Award?

You've seen the renovation on the Square. Now, get your first peek at the luxury loft apartments atop the old Second National Bank building and the old Model clothing store.

Developer Frantz-Hobart proudly invites the community to tour these newly renovated gems and get a sneak peak at what downtown living can be like here in Monmouth.

The upper-floor open house is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 23rd. Please use the entrance on 1st Street.

A quick note on the Frantz-Hobart open house on Public Square tomorrow (Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.), because we've had a few queries - it's more of a sneak-peek. The apartments are not fully finished and the elevator is not yet installed (it's on it's way), but they wanted to give the community a chance to see the apartments before anyone has moved in. We can't wait to see what they've done!

Be sure to check out the Shop Local Page under the For Residents tab for specials, news, etc. for our local businesses.  Local businesses - if you will e-mail info you want on this page about what is happening at your business - any special deals or events - to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , we will put the information on the Shop Local page of our website.

Live music has a new home in Monmouth: GoMonmouth.com. The new website, which officially launches today, is an effort to provide a one-stop-shop resource for regional music fans to find out who is playing and where they're playing. The website will also serve as the new web home for both the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series and the Deep Blue Innovators Blues Festival. Click on the button below to visit the site.