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Monmouth, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Monmouth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Area communities remember educator and coach James R. “Jim” Carlson
  • Which Monmouth business co-owner just earned a major alumni honor?
  • Why officials are warning drivers on U.S. 67 near Monmouth now

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. James R. 'Jim' Carlson (977wmoi.com) — Family, former students, and Monmouth friends are invited to honor James R. “Jim” Carlson, a longtime teacher and coach who served at Monmouth High School and several other Illinois communities. Visitation is June 5 in Galesburg, with burial in Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth and a celebration of life to follow.
   

2. Carl Sandburg College honors alumni for post-graduate achievements (galesburg.com) — Monmouth residents may recognize Victor Dantas, co-owner of Clear Profits Digital Marketing in town, who has just been honored with Carl Sandburg College’s 2026 Pacesetter alumni award. Alongside fellow honoree Brittany Clark, he’s also in the running for statewide recognition from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, with winners to be announced June 5.
   

3. Two Warren County crashes leave one dead, five injured (tspr.org) — A deadly pair of crashes in Warren County this week, including one on U.S. 67 north of Monmouth, left one person dead and five injured. Authorities urge Monmouth-area drivers to be extra cautious, especially with ongoing construction delays on U.S. 67 and the increased risk of serious collisions at busy rural intersections.
   

4. Monmouth College 2026 Graduates Include Local Students (rcreader.com) — Monmouth residents can celebrate a new group of Monmouth College graduates who recently completed their degrees right here in Monmouth. The announcement highlights local-area students and notes their participation in the college’s 169th Commencement, where they heard from an accomplished alumnus and their own Student Laureate classmate.
   

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  • Arby's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Monmouth. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Monmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monmouth here.

Ok Monmouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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