McDonough County, Illinois
MACOMB, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday, Dec. 6, to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the university’s 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western’s history. The board will approve Mindrup’s salary and contract at its March meeting. “Dr. Mindrup has demonstrated outstanding leadership since her…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested on drug and firearm charges after officers with the Macomb Police Department and deputies with the McDonough County Sherriff’s Department responded Tuesday to a report of a possible domestic complaint. During the investigation of the domestic complaint, officers learned that the male suspect, later identified as Chanon…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The McDonough County Community Foundation recently announced a donation from Genie Marshall to support the Macomb agriculture program with the “Phil Marshall Agriculture in Classroom Fund” at the Macomb Middle School. Phil Marshall, who farmed several acres east of Macomb for over 40 years and passed away in 2010, was always supportive…
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MACOMB, Ill. – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 arrested Christopher Michael Metcalf, 43, of Macomb for possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. A press release from the Illinois State Police said the West Central Illinois Task Force initiated an investigation in October 2024 after learning a subject in the…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 14 to celebrate the recent opening of Eras Vintage Resale and Rentals at 127 E. Calhoun. The business is housed in the bright green building next to Domino’s. Owner Kiley Lee has fulfilled her dream of…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb recently announced the return of the Holiday Light Show at the gazebo in Chandler Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The show has been designed and coordinated by Macomb resident Monte Colley for the past four years. Colley said eight new songs have been added to…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Steven Brody has joined the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce as its executive director. Brody’s goal is to work with the business community, public officials, peers and other key stakeholders to promote the Macomb area and Western Illinois. Brody previously was the executive director for the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The 30th annual Dickens on the Square will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, in historic downtown Macomb. This year’s event offers horse-drawn trolley rides, living window displays, the Festival of Trees, the Children’s Shopping Mall, visits with Santa, carolers, Victorian-era characters and more. The festivities will kick…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 6 to celebrate the opening of All About Pieces, 124 S. Lafayette in downtown Macomb. Owner Kathryn Shrode said she is realizing her dream of providing a space where everyone can gather to shop quilting and…
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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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