Monmouth Police Department

04/02/2026

03/17/2026

The last post in reference to a snow emergency dated March 16 is not accurate. The snow emergency is suppose to reflect the beginning date of March 17 and an end date of March 18. Another post will be made tomorrow reflecting the correct beginning and end date.

03/17/2026

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: March 16, 2026
Snow Emergency begins: Midnight Monday March 16, 2026
Snow Emergency ends: 8AM Tuesday March 17, 2026
Possible accumulations: 2-3 inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for MIDNIGHT MONDAY MARCH 16, 2026 UNTIL 8AM TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2026. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and removal on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches could fall beginning Monday night continuing into Tuesday morning.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS, BLOWING/DRIFTING SNOW AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

03/15/2026

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: March 15, 2026
Snow Emergency begins: 10PM Sunday March 15, 2026
Snow Emergency ends: 8AM Monday March 16, 2026
Possible accumulations: 3-6 inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 10PM SUNDAY MARCH 15, 2026 UNTIL 8AM MONDAY MARCH 16, 2026. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and removal on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches could fall beginning Sunday night continuing into Monday morning. This snow event will be accompanied by high winds blowing up to 40 to 50 MPH and blowing snow. The National Weather Service currently has Monmouth in a BLIZZARD WARNING until 10AM Monday.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS, BLOWING/DRIFTING SNOW AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

01/24/2026

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: January 23, 2026
Snow Emergency begins: 6PM Saturday January 24, 2026
Snow Emergency ends: 8AM Sunday January 25, 2026
Possible accumulations: 2-4 inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 6PM SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2026 UNTIL 8AM SUNDAY JANUARY 25, 2026. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and removal on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches could fall beginning Saturday late afternoon continuing into Sunday morning. This snow event could be accompanied by high winds and blowing snow.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

12/22/2025

Our officers, along with public works employees handed out dozens of precooked hams to residents of Monmouth today. This small act of kindness was made possible through generous donations from our local businesses. The department would like to express our gratitude to Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical, Mcquire Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Mayor Rod Davies, C& D Electric, Woodard & Curran, Fareway Meat & Grocery, and the Warren County Memorial Park. Your donations helped us spread Christmas cheer to those we serve.

12/12/2025

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: December 12, 2025
Snow Emergency begins: 10AM SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2025
Snow Emergency ends: 6PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2025
Possible accumulations: 4 PLUS INCHES


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 10AM SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2025 UNTIL 6PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2025. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and the removal of snow, on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 4 plus inches of snow could fall. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for a clipper system that will approach the area late tonight bringing snowfall through mid-afternoon Saturday. The snow and colder temps will create slick travel Saturday.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

12/11/2025

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: December 11, 2025
Snow Emergency begins: 10PM THURSDAY December 11, 2025
Snow Emergency ends: 6AM FRIDAY December 12, 2025
Possible accumulations: 3-4 inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 10PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 11, 2025 UNTIL 6AM FRIDAY DECEMBER 12, 2025. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and the removal of snow, on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches of snow could fall. A Winter Weather Advisory will last until 3am Friday. Snow this afternoon and evening will create slick travel during the evening.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

12/05/2025

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: December 5, 2025
Snow Emergency begins: MIDNIGHT Saturday December 6, 2025
Snow Emergency ends: 8 AM Sunday December 7, 2025
Possible accumulations: 3 inches with blowing and drifting snow.


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for MIDNIGHT SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2025 UNTIL 8 AM SUNDAY DECEMBER 7, 2025. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and the removal of snow, on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of up to 3 inches of snow could fall. The system will bring widespread snow beginning around midnight Saturday night and into Sunday morning. This will be dry, fluffy snow that will blow around.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

12/02/2025

# # RELEASE # # #

At approximately 10:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025, the Monmouth Police Department responded to a reported active incident at Monmouth College. Monmouth Police Dispatch Center received a phone call from an unknown individual claiming that an active incident was occurring.
Monmouth Police officers along with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police arrived quickly on scene, secured the area and began an investigation. No active incident was found to be happening. There is no known threat to the campus at this time.
The incident is still under investigation as a case of swatting. Swatting is the act of falsely reporting an emergency to provoke a law enforcement response where no actual threat exists.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Monmouth Police Department at 309-734-8383. Anonymous tips may be submitted through the Warren County Crime Stoppers at 309-734-9363.
Monmouth Police Department was assisted by the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, the Illinois State Police and the Knox County Sheriff’s Department during the incident.
Any questions can be directed to Chief of Police Joe Switzer at 309-734-8383.

12/01/2025

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***MONDAY DECEMBER 1 SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: November 30, 2025
Snow Emergency begins: 12PM Monday December 1, 2025
Snow Emergency ends: 6PM Monday December 1, 2025
Possible accumulations: 3-5 inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 12PM MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2025, UNTIL 6PM MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2025. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and removal on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches could fall beginning Monday morning continuing into Monday afternoon. At times half an inch of snow could fall per hour. This snow event could be accompanied by high winds and blowing snow.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.

11/29/2025

*** PRESS RELEASE ***
***SNOW EMERGENCY***

Issued: November 28, 2025
Snow Emergency begins: 6AM Saturday November 29, 2025
Snow Emergency ends: 8AM Sunday November 30, 2025
Possible accumulations: 8-12 inches, 70% probability of 10+ inches


The City of Monmouth is alerting Monmouth residents that a SNOW EMERGENCY will be in effect for 6AM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2025, UNTIL 8AM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2025. ANY VEHICLES PARKED ON A “SNOW EMERGENCY” ROUTE NEED TO BE MOVED OFF THE ROUTE. This will help facilitate snow plowing and removal on Snow Emergency Streets.

According to the National Weather Service and local news forecasts, possible snow accumulations of 10 OR MORE inches could fall beginning early Saturday morning continuing into Sunday morning. At times up to 1.5 inches of snow could fall per hour. This snow event could be accompanied by high winds and blowing snow.

This announcement is being issued to remind the community that any vehicles parked on designated snow routes during the Snow Emergency WILL BE TICKETED.

SNOWFALL AMOUNTS AND TIME SPAN PREDICTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AND LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS.

BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES...AND USE
CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

If there are any questions pertaining to the “Snow Emergency Streets” Ordinance, please contact Chief Joe Switzer at the Monmouth Police Department, 734-8383.

Any updates or amendments to the snow event and the Snow Emergency will be announced.

As a reminder, the following are designated “Snow Emergency Streets”

Street Location
A St. From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
Archer Ave. East and West From 1st St. to A St.
Broadway East and West
D St. South From W. Broadway to W. 11th Ave.
Euclid Ave. East and West From N. 11th St. to N G St.
1st St. North and South From 2nd Ave. to Boston Ave.
4th Ave. East and West From S. 6th St. to S. Sunny Lane
G St. North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 4th Ave.
Main St. North and South
The Public Square Except the parking quadrants
6th Ave. East From S. 6th St. to S. 11th St.
6th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
Harlem Ave. East and West From N. 6th St. to N. Sunny Lane
11th St. North and South From North corporate limits to E. 11th Ave.
11th Ave. East and West From S. 11th St. to S. Sunny Lane
Sunny Lane North and South From W. Harlem Ave. to W. 11th Ave.