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MACOMB, Ill. — A Bushnell teen will be sentenced for the death of his father on Jan. 14 after entering a plea agreement with the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office. Davin Purden, 19, appeared with attorney Kurt Dittmer on Monday afternoon in McDonough County District Court before Circuit Judge Heidi Benson to plead guilty to…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) recently announced a $10,000 endowment donation from McDonough County Special Recreation Association (MCSRA) Supervisor Pat Coker to support “Matthew’s Special Recreation Fund.” In a press release, MCCF chair Scott Coker said “The foundation is very glad to be a part of a gift that will help…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Select Quincy-area McDonald’s restaurants are honoring the men and women who serve the community as first responders on National First Responders Day. In uniform or with valid ID, first responders can receive a free any size McCafe, cold tea or soft drink all day Monday, Oct, 28, at the following locations:
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MACOMB, Ill. — In a collaborative effort with the nonprofit Camp I Am Me and Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), the Macomb Fire Department is installing no-cost smoke alarms for residents of Macomb. The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program provides smoke alarms and fire prevention materials to Illinois fire departments to…
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MACOMB, Ill. — To honor McDonough County’s connection to the Underground Railroad, Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia announces several upcoming events celebrating Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and impact in Macomb, including Unforgettable Lincoln Days and Macomb’s participation in Looking for Lincoln’s Journey To Freedom: Illinois Underground Railroad traveling exhibit. The following public events will inform and educate people…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The causes of a Thursday afternoon structure fire and a Friday morning fire, both at 221 S. White, remain undetermined and under investigation by the Macomb Fire Department. A press release from the Macomb Fire Department said it learned of the fire at 4:22 p.m. Thursday. The first arriving units arrived on…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced a $10,000 donor-directed endowed fund to support the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program. The endowment, which will provide yearly proceeds to support CEO, was announced Sept. 13 at the Old Dairy Café. In a press release, MCCF chair Scott Coker said, “We are very happy…
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MACOMB, Ill. – High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to attend the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, at the Donald J. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the north edge of the Western Illinois University campus. Parking is available in the adjacent Q-Lot, 1001 W.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 4 for Grand Prairie of Macomb as it celebrated the completion of a multi-year refresh to its supportive living community. The facility received new paint, carpet and flooring throughout, as well as lounge furniture and enhancements…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night made his first appearance Friday afternoon in McDonough County Circuit Court. Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, of Macomb appeared by video and was denied pretrial release during his hearing. He remains lodged in the McDonough County Jail. After…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The suspect in the shooting of two officers with the Macomb Police Department Wednesday night was taken into custody without incident Thursday afternoon. After a 20-hour standoff, Shaiking M. Mathis, 38, was taken into custody at 2:10 p.m. and taken. to McDonough County Jail. He has been charged with four counts of aggravated…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Two officers with the Macomb Police Department were shot Wednesday night during the process of serving a warrant in the 300 block of North Normal, and a suspect remains barricaded inside the residence. Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer said during a press briefing on Thursday morning that the Illinois State Police SWAT team…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the City of Macomb, invites the public to a Community Conversation celebrating the life and legacy of William H. Thorpe, Macomb’s first black police officer. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Western Illinois Museum. This…
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QUINCY — Author and former University of Iowa sociology professor, Mark Chaffee, will be facilitating open community forums on issues facing the electorate in Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, Quincy and Macomb. The forums are focused on “Better Informing Our ‘Consent’: Some Problems Confronting ‘We, The People.'” Chaffee’s work has focused on what pulls humans apart…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A list of the faculty and staff positions eliminated earlier this month at Western Illinois University has been obtained by Muddy River News through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Western Illinois University officials announced on Aug. 9 that 57 faculty and 32 staff positions would be eliminated. Thirty-five other faculty…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 14 as Bickford of Macomb welcomed its new partner, Curana Health. Curana Health offers on-site, value-based healthcare to senior living residents allowing them to improve health outcomes, prevent oncoming illnesses and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Services include…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Art, Wind and Fire Festival weekend, held annually in Macomb, features three signature events — the 53rd Gazebo Art Festival, the annual YFC Disc Golf Tournament and the 36th annual Macomb Hot Air Balloon Rally — on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7. The Gazebo Art Festival takes place…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 2 as Macomb 185 Schools welcomed in the 2024-25 school year with a fleet of 18 brand new buses proudly displaying “Macomb School District 185” on the side of each one. Busing is available for students…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University officials announced late Friday that 57 faculty and 32 staff positions will be eliminated, and 35 other faculty contracts were not renewed effective July 1. “The decision comes after extensive exploration of a variety of cost-saving measures and reflects WIU’s commitment to a financially sustainable future,” a press release…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The National Alliance on Mental Illness West Central Illinois (NAMI WCI) affiliate will hold its first Family Support Group Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the Brown County (Mount Sterling) Public Library. The support group will be held on the third Tuesday of every month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the library.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Due to the extreme summer temperatures and high humidity that will affect the region this week, two Western Illinois University’s residence halls are designated as cooling centers for area residents. Corbin and Olson commons will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone in need of a place to cool…
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NEWS RELEASE FROM THE MACOMB POLICE DEPARTMENT MACOMB, Ill. — On March 16, Macomb Police Lieutenant Nick Goc and Officer Korri Cameron responded to reports of domestic violence. During the incident, deadly force was used and two individuals werekilled at the scene. Per Macomb Police Department policy, an outside agency, the Illinois State Police (ISP),…
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QUINCY — Round Room, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is having its 12th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Hundreds of families can receive a free backpack. With 42 percent of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their child(ren)’s back-to-school items, there has never been…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 16 to welcome Destination Six Pro Wrestling as a chamber member. Housed in a former church located at 136 W. Carroll, Cece Impact and family have renovated the space to include a full wrestling ring and…
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