McDonough County, Illinois
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…
Read Full Article 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…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — With the new state budget taking effect in July, leaders at Regional Office of Education No. 26 recently invited State Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, to show how state funding he has secured is helping provide educational support to families in west-central Illinois. Halpin visited the Family Resource Center and the ROYALS…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was sentenced on Thursday in McDonough County Circuit Court to three sentences of 15 years which must be served consecutively. Joshua T. Dye, 26, must serve 85 percent of his sentence in prison under the state’s truth in sentencing law. Dye was given credit for 425 days already served…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Three men were arrested Tuesday after officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to the area of Albert and Piper for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived on the scene at 12:16 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, and determined no one was injured and the suspects had fled the scene. Officers began…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Three McDonough County students were awarded the Nathan Cobb Memorial Scholarship by the McDonough County Community Foundation (MCCF). Ahjenique Pinnick, Camille Husko and Skyelar McElhiney each received $5,000 that can be used towards tuition, books or room and board. Pinnick will be attending Western Illinois University and plans to major in management.…
Read Full Article CARTHAGE, Ill. — The Hancock County Historical Society will present Vishnu Springs at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Carthage Community Center, 300 Main. Admission is free. the Presenter will be Marla Vizdal. Vizdal, originally a Rockford native, came to Macomb to attend WIU and has been in Macomb since. Vizdal received her degree through the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Dr. Theseswi Pujar and nurse practitioner Taylor Welch with the Blessing Hospital Nephrology department, are seeing patients monthly at the Macomb Clinic, 437 E. Grant. Certified by both the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Pujar says seeing patients at Macomb Clinic provides a couple of major benefits. “I want…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and the Macomb Park District celebrated a new park golf course on June 26 at the Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center, 9575 US Hwy. 136, as part of their Business After Hours event. Park Golf is a form of golf involving one ball, one club and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Survival Challenge returns to Unforgettable Forgottonia this summer for its sixth season, once again bringing the same high level of competition and epic challenges that have been the hallmark of the hit television show. This four-day event will be held at 10889 E. 950th and is open to the public from Thursday,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb welcomes people to the front lawn of City Hall this summer for performances by the Macomb Municipal Band. Performances will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 15. These events are free and open to the public. Those attending…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University are offering its annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University campus. Q-lot is on University Drive on…
Read Full Article Macomb Area Chamber executive director completes first year at Institute for Organization Management
MACOMB, Ill. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, has completed her first year at the Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at Midwest Institute in Madison, Wis. “Institute…
Read Full Article INDUSTRY, Ill. — Pinhook Days will be held in Industry Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16. Activities include a parade, musical entertainment, penny carnival, pancake breakfast and vendors. Friday events start with a fundraiser dinner by the Industry Fire Department at 5 p.m., followed by music by Just Us at 6 p.m. Morning activities…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Community members are invited to a planning meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, to share thoughts and ideas on ways to improve Chandler Park. The meeting will be held in the community room at Macomb City Hall, 232 E. Jackson. The meeting will also offer information about the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Two men were arrested Friday for their alleged involvement in a shooting incident. The Macomb/McDonough County 911 Center received a report at 10:56 a.m. Friday, June 7 of a shooting that occurred at 1501 E. Murray in Macomb. Patrol officers with the Macomb Police Department responded to the scene and found multiple…
Read Full Article MACOMB, lll. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 24 to celebrate the season opening of Glenwood Pool, 1400 N. Randolph. The Glenwood pool, which is open to the public, is provided and operated by the City of Macomb. Concessions, swim lessons, private rentals and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb, Office of Downtown Development, has announced the lineup for the Downtown Summer Concert Series starting Wednesday, June 5. Bill Maakestad will kick off the 2024 season from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in Chandler Park. Attendees can bring their lunch and lawn chairs or a blanket…
Read Full Article BUSHNELL, Ill. — The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 recently arrested Jacob A. Mills, 24, of Bushnell for 10 counts of possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. Illinois State Police conducted a residential search warrant on Thursday, May 30, in Bushnell. Evidence of child pornography was gathered as a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb officially named the Macomb passenger rail station the Thomas C. Carper Amtrak Station in honor of Thomas C. Carper on Thursday, May 16. Carper, originally from Buda, was honored for his dedication to public service and commitment to the city of Macomb, the state of Illinois and the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on May 8 for MacTown Fitness at 212 S. Collins Ave. Owner Korby Foxall offers classes for all ages and abilities. MacTown prides itself on offering fun, interactive workouts taught by licensed expert trainers. MacTown features a full range of fitness…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man is in the McDonough County Jail and charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The Macomb Police Department’s Investigation Division began investigating on Dec. 31, 2023, an allegation that Payton L. Rucker, 20, had inappropriate contact with a child under the age of 13 between Dec. 1-31,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Monday, April 22, for Macomb Audiology and Hearing Aid Center, a long-standing Macomb area Chamber of Commerce member, which recently relocated to 515 E. Grant. The business is located within Health Services Building 2 on the McDonough…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held two ribbon cuttings on Friday, May 3. One ribbon cutting, held by the Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the grand opening of Escape MJ’s, the community’s first escape room, at 111 S. Side Square. Owners James and Anna Fowler turned…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The city of Macomb and Waste Management have announced that city-wide clean up will be held May 13-16, with a second pickup on the Monday route on May 20. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Cleanup begins at 6…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $4 million was awarded to 165 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A McDonough County jury found a Macomb man guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child after a three-day jury trial that ended Wednesday at the McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb. Joshua T. Dye, 26, was accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 on…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards happy hour event from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 25 at Forgottonia Brewing in Macomb with a crowd of more than 130 regional business professionals. The chamber acknowledged the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Students in the Western Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital. The staff at McDonough District Hospital donated in February 2024 an electrocardiogram testing system, including a GE Medical Systems EKG testing computer, a GE72100 motorized treadmill and a Laerdal…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 1 to celebrate Kunes Auto Group of Macomb’s renovation of its body shop. The group also celebrated the additional expert welding education that much of the staff completed. Kunes offers minor dent repair, paint touch-ups and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Lori Bilbrey, program administrator for the ROYALS program of the Regional Office of Education 26 (ROE26), recently received the Region 3 Excellence in Education Award from the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY). Bilbrey began work as the program administrator for the ROYALS program nine years ago. Before joining ROE26, she…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for 2Dye4 Hair & Co., 129 S. Randolph. The ribbon cutting celebrated the recent expansion and complete remodel of the lower level of the salon to include spa services such as massage, facials, waxing, brow services and…
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Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — High school senior Sarah Stinemates of Carthage has been awarded a Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship in conjunction with the AIM HIGH Western Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters. In a press release, Stinemates said, “I…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University is gearing up for the Western Challenge 2024, its ninth annual day of giving, on Wednesday, April 24, and the goal of engaging 1,252 donors to support academic programs, athletics and scholarships. Assistant director of annual giving for WIU’s Division of Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics Jenni Lopez, looks…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Regional Office of Education No. 26 recently learned it will receive more than $630,000 from three different grant awards. “I am proud of our team,” ROE 26 Regional Superintendent John Meixner said in a press release. “These recent awards highlight the hard work and creativity of our staff. These awards are…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees recently voted to approve the appointment of Kristi Mindrup, vice president of Quad Cities campus operations, to interim president of WIU, effective April 1. Mindrup replaces Guiyou Huang, who announced his decision to step down on March 1. “We greatly appreciate everything Dr. Huang has…
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Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois State Police continues its investigation into a Macomb Police Officer involved shooting that occurred Saturday at approximately 10 p.m. when officers responded to a call of an active domestic disturbance in the 900 block of N. Charles. The Macomb Police Department requested ISP investigate the incident. After reviewing body…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man is in the McDonough County Jail after his methamphetamine-related arrest on Tuesday. In a collaborative effort between the Macomb Police Department and the West Central Illinois Task Force, a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, March 12, at 440 N. Campbell. The joint investigation was based on the distribution…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The WGEM Academic Challenge, a high school scholastic bowl competition, is back for its 30th season. This season kicks off with the inaugural “All-Star Challenge,” featuring eight standout players from local high schools. Hosted by WGEM chief meteorologist Brian Inman on the JWCC Quincy campus, the WGEM Academic Challenge pits local schools against…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced $44.5 million in grants to 22 institutions of higher education to improve rates of postsecondary education enrollment, persistence, and completion among students in rural communities. Western Illinois University is one of the recipients, receiving more than $2.2 million. The Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED)…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department recently was honored at the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association Conference, receiving an award for excellence for a March 2023 homicide investigation. In this case, one person died and 10 others were injured because of gun violence. Case Agent Det. Jordan Hawes was recognized for his excellence while conducting…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The residents of a home at 329 S. Dudley were evacuated Tuesday night when a fire that started in a trash can eventually caught the home on fire. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 for a trash can on fire. While en route, the responding crew…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Thousands of agriculture enthusiasts from three states are expected to converge on Macomb in February for Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s 52nd annual Farm Expo. Those interested should mark their calendars for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, graduated Jan. 26 from the eighth cohort of the U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and trade associations with resources,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Police Department announced in a press release that its canine, Jax, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Jax’s vest was sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and embroidered with the sentiment “This…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested Tuesday for falsely activating the firearm in a building, and he later was found to have a controlled substance in his pocket. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Eisenhower Tower, 322 W. Piper, for a disorderly conduct complaint in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11 for Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb, formerly Cassady Martial Arts, at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners and operators Andy and Michelle Cassady, who hold advanced degrees in martial arts, set out to help teach…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. – The Macomb Fire Department responded to a house fire on Ward St. Saturday morning. At 10:46 a.m., crews arrived at a structure fire in a residence at 339 S Ward Street in Macomb and saw flames coming from the home. The initial crew made entry, located fire in the front room and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No one was injured in a house fire on Friday morning in Macomb. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 3:44 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, to a house full of smoke at 202 W. Carroll. Upon arrival, crews reported light smoke emitting from the structure. The home was reported to be vacant.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Mayor Michael Inman recently announced the City of Macomb Small Business Competition is set to kick off in February. The City of Macomb has partnered with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University to be a catalyst for new businesses for Macomb from concept to realization. The Small…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder after a man died in the McDonough County Jail. Agents with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 were requested by the McDonough County Sheriff on Nov. 8 to conduct a death investigation. During the investigation, it was…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 12 to celebrate Chubby’s rebranding to Chubby’s Smoke & Steakhouse. The restaurant, at 2 West Side Square, has been in operation for 11 years and now includes a full-service bar, banquet space and catering options. The…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University recently was recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU was ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. Additionally,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No civilians or firefighters were injured in a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory on Saturday morning. The Macomb Fire Department was requested by the Macomb Police Department to respond to the Macomb National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant, for a burning odor and haze within the building at 11:26 a.m. Saturday,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department’s canine, Jax, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb Downtown Development’s Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is a marketing effort started by American Express as a way to promote small and independent businesses. The effort, started in 2010, has been endorsed by the U.S. Senate and is now championed in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb’s Holiday Light Show will return to the gazebo in Chandler Park in downtown Macomb at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The official lighting of Chandler Park to kick off “Dickens on the Square” will occur at approximately 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. As Santa arrives in Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign that runs Nov. 17-27. In a press release, Sgt. Nick Goc said,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois-Macomb at 1522 E. Carroll. The retail store and donation center helps fund community outreach, job preparation, veterans’ services and youth programs in the Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Crafty Coop, LLC, 206 N. Lafayette. Owner Laci Todd set out to provide a cozy studio with a relaxed atmosphere where customers can gather to create and share…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — On Saturday, Nov. 4, several Illinois Extension offices will be offering pumpkin smashes with local partners in communities across the state. A pumpkin smash gives a community an option to turn their spooky Jack-o’-lanterns into compost. In western Illinois, the nearest pumpkin smash will be in Macomb at Veterans Park in partnership…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7 to celebrate The Crossing-Macomb’s 16th anniversary and to introduce Kaleb Greenlief as the recently appointed lead pastor of the congregation. The Crossing-Macomb, 1600 W. Jackson, is part of a non-denominational multi-site organization made up of…
Read Full Article COLCHESTER, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 27 to welcome Land of Lincoln Credit Union as a new member to the Macomb Area Chamber. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is located at 113 E. Depot. Following LLCU’s acquisition of Colchester State Bank, the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce will be the host of a legislative luncheon, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Park Place, 127 E. Carroll. Check-in/social begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The noon featured speakers will include State Senators Mike Halpin…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — “Unforgettable Forgottonia,” also known as Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will present Macomb’s inaugural Unforgettable Lincoln Day on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. The event will run from 4 to 10:30 p.m. It was designed to coincide with the first weekend of the region’s…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Weaver Guns and Ammo Inc., 233 E. Jackson. After an extensive remodel to a brick and mortar store, owner Tim Weaver opened his six-year online business to much success…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s fall 2023 total new student (freshman, transfer and graduate for both Macomb and Quad Cities) enrollment is 2,145, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. Western’s total fall 2023 enrollment is 7,073. In a press release, WIU president Guiyou Huang said, “Western Illinois University has…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Balloon Rally will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9 at Western Illinois University’s Vince Grady Field. Events kick off Friday with a performance by WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Vince Grady Field with the balloons taking off from the field at 6 p.m. The…
Read Full Article Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced Friday he has awarded more than $21.4 million in grants for library services and more than $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for local literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients. Among the local libraries to receive a grant were the Board of Trustees…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight’s 66th mission will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17, departing from John Wood Community College. Thirty-one veterans will participate. Of that total, 27 served during the Vietnam era and the remaining four served before or after Vietnam. The 31 veterans come from Illinois (Adams, Brown, Hancock and McDonough…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce took part in a celebratory ribbon cutting on Aug. 10 to recognize the grand opening of the new Macomb 185 Schools Macomb Middle School at 1531 S. Johnson. A project 30 years in the making, the 80,000 square foot building includes specific…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced Friday the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant for public infrastructure and housing rehabilitation. A total of $56.9 million was awarded for 54 projects, which will support housing rehabilitation projects and enable communities in non-metropolitan areas to make critical…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with Business Before Hours. Hosted by the Western Illinois Regional Council and Community Action Agency (WIRC), the ribbon cutting celebrated WIRC’s multipurpose, community-driven location at 133 W. Jackson. The WIRC partners with people and communities to…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The best time for a person to learn about the healthcare available in their community is before care is needed. That’s why McDonough District Hospital and Blessing Health invite Macomb area residents to a “Meet and Greet” with two Blessing heart specialists providing care at MDH on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 21 for the grand opening of Small Towner Event Venue (6 W. Side Square), a new Chamber member and new business in the Macomb community. Owner Kari Kelso and her husband renovated the interior and exterior…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 5 for Lexington Concord Apartments (Concord Apartments – 900 Linden Lane; Lexington Apartments – 902 N. Charles), a new Chamber member which recently completed a $4 million renovation of both rental properties. Lexington Concord Apartments…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The annual luncheon of the League of Women Voters of McDonough County will be held at noon Wednesday, July 12, in the Old Dairy private dining room. Macomb Transit Director Miranda Lambert will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to buy food and hear Lambert describe plans for Macomb’s transportation…
Read Full Article The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 28 for the grand reopening of Credit Union 1, 322 W. University. The location was formerly Western Illinois Credit Union, which merged with Credit Union 1 in August 2022. Credit Union 1 offers a full range of services including…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 22 to welcome Graham Medical Group, 1630 E. Jackson, to the local healthcare community. Open since June 5, Graham Medical Group-Macomb offers primary family medicine and specialty care, women’s health, radiology, lab services as well as a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 14 to welcome the Macomb Steakhouse, 1302 W. Jackson, as a Chamber member. The full-service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, regional favorites, dessert and salad bar options, as well as the recent addition of a breakfast buffet.…
Read Full Article ALEDO, Ill. — State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) joined Aledo Main Street members and area constituents on June 13 for a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at their new joint district office at 103 N. College Ave., Suite 201. In a press release, Anderson said, “Aledo is a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Mount Calvary Church of God and Christ will hold a Juneteenth celebration from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the church, 1500 E. Pierce. With a theme of “Acknowledging our past, unifying our present and defining our future,” the celebration will offer a history of the day and also its significance.…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 1,024 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring 2023 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 578 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The ex-wife of a Bushnell man shot to death on June 2 and a 17-year-old female were in McDonough County Court Wednesday afternoon. Patricia Purden, 37, was arrested Monday along with her son, Davin Purden, 18, Nicholas Lafary, 17 and the female juvenile, in connection with the June 2 shooting death of…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads fellowship program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 1 to celebrate the summer season of the Macomb Farmers Market, now in its 48th year. Located along Lafayette Street in Chandler Park, the community-run market is the oldest continual downstate farmers market in existence.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 31 for Glenwood Pool, 1400 N. Randolph, to celebrate the opening of the pool for the summer season. The pool, open to the public, is provided and operated by the City of Macomb. Daily passes,…
Read Full Article Nine-time drum corps international world class finalist to train at Western Illinois in May and June
MACOMB, Ill. — Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, the nine-time drum corps international world class finalist, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer with Western Illinois University, hosting a summer training camp May 26-June 2 and June 11-26. The group of 160 high school- and college-aged musicians, plus 40 staff members and…
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